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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Rivada Space Networks previously held the Ka-band spectrum rights that Open Cosmos secured from Liechtenstein.
Open Cosmos launched the first two satellites in its Ka-band satellite constellation.
Two Open Cosmos satellites will launch with Rocket Lab today at 10:52 AM GMT.
The Rocket Lab Electron mission that launched Open Cosmos’ first two Ka-band satellites was named 'The Cosmos Will See You Now.'
Rocket Lab’s first launch of 2026 placed two spacecraft into orbit for European space technology company Open Cosmos.
Rocket Lab launched the two Open Cosmos Ka-band satellites from New Zealand on an Electron mission on Jan. 22 at 11:52 p.m. local time.
Rocket Lab is launching Electron’s 80th mission named 'The Cosmos Will See You Now' for Open Cosmos on January 22, 2026.
Rafel Jordà Siquier is the founder and CEO of Open Cosmos.
The Electron rocket is launched on a mission for Open Cosmos.
Open Cosmos is a satellite manufacturer that is developing a Ka-band satellite constellation to deliver scalable, resilient, and coordinated space-based services for Europe and the world.
The launch of the first two Ka-band satellites represents the first activation phase of Open Cosmos’ satellite network.
The mission 'The Cosmos Will See You Now' will deploy the first two satellites of Open Cosmos' secure LEO broadband constellation.
Rocket Lab has rescheduled its launch attempt for Open Cosmos due to strong winds and incoming bad weather.
Open Cosmos CEO Rafael Jordá Siquier described obtaining these filings as a decisive moment and an invaluable opportunity for Europe's space ambitions.
Following the awarding of these licenses, Open Cosmos is expanding its proven experience into the satellite connectivity and communications sector.
The UK government fully supported Open Cosmos's initiative to obtain these scarce usage licenses.
Open Cosmos, founded in 2015, has achieved a 100% success rate in launching telecommunications, Earth observation, and scientific satellites.
Open Cosmos has been authorized to operate two Ka-band satellite radio spectrum filings belonging to the Principality of Liechtenstein.
Open Cosmos is ready to build and operate a new secure LEO broadband satellite constellation.
The mission titled "The Cosmos Will See You Now" is launching for Open Cosmos to a 1,050 km orbit with 2 spacecraft.