Open Cosmos, founded in 2015, is a space company that designs, builds, launches, and operates satellites, with a focus on simplifying access to space and democratizing space data. It provides end-to-end mission services, including satellite assembly, launch campaigns, in-orbit operations, and data delivery, enabling organizations to utilize satellite imagery for Earth observation and address global challenges. Open Cosmos works with partners like the European Space Agency (ESA) and collaborates with organizations such as Space Park Leicester to expand its capabilities and data exploitation reach. The company's key services include its OpenOrbit mission management, OpenConstellation infrastructure for data sharing, and DataCosmos platform for AI-powered data analysis.
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Open Cosmos launched two prototype satellites with Rocket Lab in January to activate the licenses.
Open Cosmos has built satellites that are ready for the next phase of the ConnectedCosmos constellation.
Open Cosmos must also meet a second UIT milestone requiring another 144 satellites to be in low Earth orbit by September.
Open Cosmos is a small-satellite company with a subsidiary in Barcelona.
Open Cosmos could lose Ka-band spectrum rights and reduce the final capacity of its network if it misses the deployment deadlines.
Open Cosmos operates satellite production facilities in the United Kingdom, Barcelona, Portugal, and Greece.
Open Cosmos attributes the request for more time to force majeure caused by the withdrawal of the PSLV launcher from service.
Open Cosmos aims to become Europe’s highest-volume satellite manufacturer.
Open Cosmos is seeking more time to deploy its sovereign broadband constellation for Europe after launch problems.
The Open Cosmos constellation consists of 576 satellites.
Open Cosmos launched two ConnectedCosmos prototypes aboard Rocket Lab's Electron earlier in 2026.
Open Cosmos has contracted ISRO's PSLV rocket for ConnectedCosmos launches.
Open Cosmos operates 24/7 satellite factories in the UK, Spain, Portugal, and Greece.
Open Cosmos is preparing to launch operational satellites for its ConnectedCosmos constellation.
Infinite Orbits selected two Open Cosmos platforms for its “Tom & Jerry” low Earth orbit SDA demonstration in 2027.
Infinite Orbits and Open Cosmos have a partnership for a new low Earth orbit mission to advance autonomous inspection and operational space situational awareness capabilities.
Open Cosmos will integrate Infinite Orbits’ vision-based RPO solution and inspection and space situational awareness subsystems into the “Tom & Jerry” mission.
Open Cosmos will manufacture the satellites for the “Tom & Jerry” mission.
Infinite Orbits contracted Open Cosmos to design, build, and deliver the programme infrastructure for the “Tom & Jerry” mission.
Open Cosmos has a Ka-band broadband constellation.