Xoople Partnered with KSATlite for Satellite Operations
The partnership adds high-volume data downlink capabilities to the existing global ground segment network.
Updated on Oct. 5, 2026 in Space
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Kongsberg Satellite Services (KSAT) and Xoople have formed a partnership to manage satellite constellation operations. Xoople will utilize the KSATlite network to downlink massive volumes of Earth observation data.
Why it matters
Xoople requires scalable ground infrastructure to support its goal of building an Earth System of Record, while KSAT aims to refine high-volume data services for all network users. This collaboration focuses on scaling ground-to-space communications to handle increasing orbital data demands.
The KSATlite network maintains an average contact success rate of 99.8%. The new partnership focuses on developing faster cloud-based data delivery and automated service endpoints.
The players
Kongsberg Satellite Services
A Norwegian provider of ground segment services and satellite communications with operations in Tromsø.
Xoople
A company building an Earth System of Record requiring high-volume satellite data downlink capabilities.
The details
Xoople will leverage the global KSATlite network, which utilizes ground station sites in locations including Svalbard and Antarctica, to support its mission. The partnership involves developing new service endpoints to enable satellite operation automation and accelerated data delivery. These developed capabilities will eventually be integrated into the standard KSATlite service offerings for all future customers.
Timeline
2016: The KSATlite ground segment service was launched.
October 6, 2026: KSAT and Xoople announced their partnership.
The Tech Race
This partnership follows a pattern set by the development of the KSATlite ground segment service, which launched in 2016 to support small satellite constellations. It represents an evolution in ground segment competition, moving toward automated endpoints and faster cloud-native data routing.
The partnership is expected to improve the speed and reliability of Earth observation data access for future users across the KSATlite network. New automated features will be rolled into the standard service, though specific availability dates for these updates were not announced.
The takeaway
The partnership highlights a shift toward automating satellite operations to support larger constellations and higher data volumes. Interested parties should monitor KSAT for updates on when these new service endpoints become available for broader adoption.
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