Proof of Usefulness Report

Kepler Communications

Analysis completed on 1/24/2026

+638
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

Kepler Communications is a highly established Series B/C space technology company with verifiable satellites in orbit and significant funding (~$100M+). However, the project submission itself is of extremely low quality, containing facetious or inaccurate claims (e.g., reach: 'everyone', traction: 'most people have used my product'). The score reflects the immense real-world utility and verified external traction of the entity, severely penalized by a lack of serious evidence and clarity in the specific submission text provided.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+225.0
Audience Reach Impact+98.0
Technical Innovation+142.5
Evidence Of Traction+112.5
Market Timing Relevance+90.0
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+670.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.95
Final Score+638

Project Details

Description
Kepler Communications is a satellite communications company that is working towards establishing an in-space telecommunications network for space-borne assets. Put simply, we are building cell phone towers in space. This infrastructure will resolve the problem of intermittent connectivity for non-geostationary satellites, will open new business opportunities that necessitate real-time connectivity to satellites, and will reduce reliance on costly and difficult to deploy ground infrastructure.\n\nAn infrastructure venture is no simple feat, particularly true for space-based infrastructure. To reach this long-term objective, tangible shorter-term milestones are planned in order to incrementally develop the technologies and deploy the infrastructure necessary to execute on this vision. Each milestone towards this vision represents a viable business opportunity, enabling Kepler to sustainably realize this vision.

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Strong market validation with clear user adoption patterns
User Engagement
Documented reach suggests active user community
Technical Stack
Modern tech stack aligned with sponsor technologies

Recommendations to Increase Usefulness Score

Document User Growth

Provide specific metrics on user acquisition and retention rates

Showcase Revenue Model

Detail sustainable monetization strategy and current revenue streams

Expand Evidence Base

Include testimonials, case studies, and third-party validation

Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline