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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The mission titled 'The Cosmos Will See You Now' is launching for Open Cosmos.
Rocket Lab has been selected as the launch provider for Open Cosmos's satellites.
Open Cosmos has secured the award for Liechtenstein’s priority Ka-band spectrum filings.
Open Cosmos has been profitable for five years and is funding its investment in the new constellation.
U.K. officials have praised the award to Open Cosmos.
Open Cosmos plans to deploy a sovereign satellite broadband constellation for Europe.
Open Cosmos aims to create a market dynamic that enables competition and diversity in satellite communications.
Open Cosmos has around 48 satellites under delivery not including this new constellation.
Open Cosmos plans to collaborate with terrestrial telecommunications operators for satellite connectivity.
Open Cosmos plans to deploy its first two satellites by the end of the first quarter.
Open Cosmos has launched a total of 13 satellites to date.
Open Cosmos has agreements to provide national Earth Observation satellites for Greece and Spain.
Rafel Jordà Siquier is Founder & CEO of Open Cosmos.
Four thermal-infrared spacecraft built by OroraTech and seven high-resolution optical satellites from Open Cosmos are scheduled to join the Greek constellation next year.
Open Cosmos acquired Connected earlier this year.
The Quiver collaboration builds on a year of strong international momentum for Open Cosmos, which includes a recent 5.8 million euro mission Orpheus with Astroscale UK and a 1.65 million euro project 6GStarLab with i2CAT.
During the six-month duration of the project, Panasonic will lead the design and analysis of antennas while Open Cosmos will test and evaluate their integration into future missions.
Open Cosmos launched the Quiver project in collaboration with Panasonic Operational Excellence under the UK Space Agency's International Bilateral Fund program, with a budget of 160,000 euros.
Open Cosmos is based in Didcot, UK, and was founded by CEO Rafel Jorda Siquier.
Open Cosmos and Panasonic are exploring the possibility of establishing a future production line in Japan, with Open Cosmos providing satellite design and mission integration from the UK.