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The Ka-band is a range of radio frequencies in the microwave part of the electromagnetic spectrum. It is located between the frequencies of 26.5 GHz and 40 GHz.

In the space industry context, Kepler primarily refers to Johannes Kepler, a key figure in the history of astronomy whose laws of planetary motion have had a profound impact on our understanding of the cosmos and space navigation. Additionally, "Kepler" is associated with NASA's Kepler Mission, a space observatory launched in 2009 with the goal of discovering Earth-like planets orbiting other stars.

Kerosene, paraffin, or lamp oil is a combustible hydrocarbon liquid which is derived from petroleum. It is widely used as a fuel in aviation as well as households.

Kevlar (para-aramid) is a strong, heat-resistant synthetic fiber, related to other aramids such as Nomex and Technora.

Tthe Kuiper Belt is a region of the Solar System that lies beyond the orbit of Neptune and is populated by a large number of small, icy bodies. The Kuiper Belt is thought to be the source of comets that are occasionally seen in the inner Solar System.