Kepler Aerospace Private Limited, a company based in Bengaluru, India, is an innovative aerospace startup focused on the development of small satellites and advanced defense systems. Founded in 2018, the company’s core mission is to design, manufacture, and manage cutting-edge technologies that cater to both commercial and defense sectors, establishing itself as a key player in India’s emerging space industry [1, 2, 3].
Mission and Business Model
Kepler Aerospace operates on a philosophy of “Minimum Package, Maximum impact,” aiming to create reliable and cost-effective solutions for the international market [4]. The company’s business model is centered on being a vertically integrated space-tech enterprise, with plans to evolve from a components and services provider to an operator of its own satellite assets [7].
Core Technologies and Products
The company’s technology portfolio includes a wide range of components for small satellite systems. Among its key products are Onboard Computers, Satellite Positioning Sensors, S-Band Transceivers, Proof of Life Transmitters (PLT), and Reaction Wheels. They also produce technologies for military applications, such as Hyperspectral Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and Electronic Warfare (EW) systems [2, 4]. The company prides itself on adhering to stringent quality standards, including AS9100 Rev D certification and ISRO PAX-300 workmanship standards [4].
Key Projects and Achievements
A major milestone for Kepler Aerospace is a landmark $4 million defense contract with the Indian government under the Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX) initiative [5, 6]. The company is developing the world’s first autonomous swarming satellite constellation for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) for the Defence Space Agency, with a target launch set for 2027 [5, 6, 7]. This project highlights Kepler’s ability to build a self-coordinating network of satellites that can operate without constant ground control, using artificial intelligence and machine learning for threat detection [5, 7].
Beyond this flagship project, the company’s team has contributed significantly to a number of notable space missions, including the Delfi Series CubeSats and the Indian Nanosatellites (INS-1 A/B/C) [1, 4]. The company has also delivered flight-qualified components, such as telemetry and telecommand (TMTC) transceivers and GNSS antennas, to other satellite customers, demonstrating its role in bolstering India’s domestic space supply chain [7].
Leadership and Future Outlook
Led by Founder and CEO Navneet Singh, Kepler Aerospace has been a bootstrapped company to date, but is currently in the process of raising its first major funding round of $10 million to support its ambitious projects and expansion [6, 7]. The company aims to become a key player in India’s next wave of space innovation, focusing on the convergence of autonomy, intelligence, and defense technologies [7].
Citations
- Kepler Aerospace Website [https://kepleraero.com/]
- Kepler Aerospace on Tracxn [https://tracxn.com/d/companies/kepler-aerospace/__yafESg4NGvJ-7X9m7TyeILjjO1oagIvfpLZmR7IP8e4]
- Kepler Aerospace Private Limited on ZaubaCorp [https://www.zaubacorp.com/KEPLER-AEROSPACE-PRIVATE-LIMITED-U74999KA2018PTC114706]
- Kepler Aerospace on the International Astronautical Federation [https://www.iafastro.org/companies/kepler-aerospace-private-limited.html]
- Evertiq Article on Kepler Defense Contract [https://evertiq.com/news/2025-07-10-kepler-wins-4-million-defence-contract-to-build-satellite-swarm]
- Orbital Today Article on Satellite Launch [https://orbitaltoday.com/2025/07/09/kepler-aerospace-reveals-bold-plan-for-ai-driven-spy-satellites/]
- Rediff.com Article on Defense Deal [https://m.rediff.com/news/report/kepler-wins-defence-deal-for-swarming-satellites/20250709.htm]
