20181004 Ex-Parte.pd

Ex PARTE PRESENTATION NOTIFICATION LETTER submitted by Kepler Communications Inc.

20181004 Ex-Parte

2018-10-08

This document pretains to SAT-PDR-20161115-00114 for Petition for Declaratory Ruling on a Satellite Space Stations filing.

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355 Adelaide Street West, Toronto, Canada Our Ref: \Reg\ExParte\181005 – Ex Parte VIA ELECTRONIC FILING 5 October 2018 Marlene H. Dortch Secretary Federal Communications Commission 445 12th Street, S.W. Washington, D.C. 20554 Re: Oral Ex Parte Notice Kepler Communications Petition for Declaratory Ruling IBFS File No. SAT-PDR-20161115-00114 Dear Ms. Dortch: On October 4th, 2018, Nickolas Spina of Kepler Communications Inc. (“Kepler”) met with Rachael Bender from the Chairman’s Office to discuss the above captioned non-geostationary satellite orbit (“NGSO”) fixed-satellite service (“FSS”) system in Ku-band. The presentation given can be found as an attachment to this letter. During the meeting, Kepler described the success of its first operational satellite and how demand for its service is growing rapidly. Kepler also highlighted several other points, including the difference of its proposed system to other filers within the processing round1, its commitment to mitigating orbital debris, as well as the public interest benefits that Kepler’s operational NGSO system brings to the US. Namely: • The immediate introduction of a low-cost system targeted directly at the global expansion of the Internet of Things (“IoT”), for low and high bandwidth requirements alike. • The ability to offer service capacity with the first deployed satellite2, where each additional satellite is used to increase said capacity, and without the requirement for an extensive ground network. • The planned establishment of near real-time data backhaul for other satellite operators, relieving the coordination burden, and allowing other satellite operators a more continuous stream of data. • The relatively small number of continuously deployed satellites; accurate satellite positional knowledge; continuous tracking, telemetry & control; and the natural elimination of any potential debris due to the specific orbit selection and satellite design. 1 See IBFS File Nos. SAT-LOI-20160428-00041 (OneWeb); SAT-MOD-20160624-00060 and SAT-AMD-20161115- 00116 (O3b Limited); SAT-PDR- 20161115-00108 (Telesat Canada); SAT-LOA-20161115-00109 (The Boeing Company); SAT-PDR-20161115-00111 (Space Norway AS); SAT-PDR-20161115-00112 (LeoSat MA, Inc.); SAT-LOA- 20161115-00113 (Karousel LLC); SAT-PDR-20161115-00114 (Kepler Communications Inc.); SAT-LOA-20161115- 00117 (Audacy Corporation); SAT-LOA-20161115-00118 (Space Exploration Holdings, LLC (SpaceX)); SAT-PDR- 20161115-00120 (ViaSat, Inc.); SAT-LOA-20161115-00121 (Theia Holdings A, Inc.) 2 Kepler’s first satellite was deployed in January 2018 and is currently providing service globally. 05 Oct 2018 Kepler Communications Inc. 1 of 2

355 Adelaide Street West, Toronto, Canada Our Ref: \Reg\ExParte\181005 – Ex Parte Kepler highlighted that as it awaits licensing within the US, it is delaying business opportunities and servicing of existing US customer demand. Finally, Kepler discussed the imminent launch of its second satellite and the customers it hopes to service with the added capacity. Pursuant to Section 1.1206(b)(2) of the FCC’s rules, 47 C.F.R. § 1.1206(b)(2), this ex parte notification is being filed electronically for inclusion in the public record of the above-referenced proceeding. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, /S/ Nickolas G. Spina Nick G. Spina | Manager Launch & Regulatory Affairs O: 437 637 0017 | M: (647) 974-3134 05 Oct 2018 Kepler Communications Inc. 2 of 2

UNBOUNDED CONNECTIVITY System Overview ⚫ Status Updates ⚫ Application Progress

UNBOUNDED CONNECTIVITY System Overview ⚫ Status Updates ⚫ Application Progress


The Kepler space network operates many small satellites as routers in space. The routers will form a network connecting devices on the ground and in space.

UNBOUNDED CONNECTIVITY System Overview ⚫ Status Updates ⚫ Application Progress

1 satellite LAUNCHED -January, 2018 2 satellites November, 2018 3 satellites June, 2019 13 satellites Q1 2020 50 satellites 2021 140 satellites 2022

SERVICE Step 3 Delay Tolerant Data Movement Data stored during orbit until satellite in view of a gateway Step 4 When in view, stored customer data is downloaded to a gateway Step 2 When in view, Kepler satellites collect customer data and store on board Step 5 Step 1 Data is sent via IP from the Kepler gateway to the end user User terminal on customer assets collect and store data until satellite pass


SERVING THE PUBLIC INTEREST Bulk Transfer IoT Data Alarm & Control Billing data, scientific data Asset utilization, Hazard monitoring, theft collection, CCTV footage, environmental conditions, prevention, supervisory control network backhaul, imagery operations data and data acquisition

UNBOUNDED CONNECTIVITY System Overview ⚫ Status Updates ⚫ Application Progress

ORBITAL DEBRIS MITIGATION Last discussed: Sept 19th, 2018 Kepler as responsible user of space Total Probability of Collision • Estimated <0.001, which is compliant with NASA Orbit Debris Requirement 4.5.2.1 • Modelled using most conservative assumptions over 15 years of full network operations • No debris will survive re-entry Space Situational Awareness • High‐accuracy positional knowledge maintained and shared with other operators • Space data sharing agreements already in place with JSpOC Maneuverability • Global TT&C through inter-satellite links provides collision avoidance agility • Active conjunction monitoring and maneuvering from launch to reentry • No conjunctions experienced with existing satellite

COORDINATION & EPFD Last discussed: December 4th, 2017 EPFD • Kepler has provided multiple showings to the commission demonstrating compliance with EPFD requirements • Further flexibility is afforded in the system given Kepler’s unique software defined radio and the delay tolerant nature of its service Coordination • Kepler has already completed coordination with a number of GEO and NGSO systems

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