Open Cosmos expands its satellite constellation to Liechtenstein
- Portugal Business News - Valerie Charoux
- Jan 14
- 1 min read
Satellite News Europe - Open Cosmos will expand its satellite constellation to Liechtenstein. Open Cosmos will build and operate its new sovereign constellation of broadband satellites in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) to be launched in the coming weeks.
Open Cosmos, that is headquartered in the UK, already provides satellite services to the governments of the United Kingdom, Portugal, Greece, and Spain.
Diversifying Europe’s satellite critical infrastructure :
The expansion of the Open Cosmos satellite constellation to two high priority satellite spectrum filings in Liechtenstein will make it possible to diversify the options Europe’s critical infrastructure and digital resilience.
“This is a turning point for European space sovereignty,” according to the CEO of Open Cosmos, Rafel Jorda Siquier, who explained that "Securing these filings is a defining moment. We gain an invaluable opportunity to realize Europe’s space ambitions and true potential."
Where are Open Cosmos satellites built?
Open Cosmos satellites are manufactured in their UK headquarters, with vital contributions from their teams in Spain, Portugal, and Greece, thus ensuring Europe’s satellite sovereignty and resiliency.
Open Cosmos will launch its first two satellites in Liechtenstein’s new constellation in the first quarter of 2026 with Rocket Lab as its launch partner, and the liftoff is scheduled for Mahia, New Zealand.
