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Open Cosmos targets 192 satellites for ConnectedCosmos as launch constraints loom

Open Cosmos says it has built at least 50 satellites for ConnectedCosmos and plans to deploy more than 96 by the end of 2028, while outlining a 192-satellite foundation for the network. The proposed European communications system is aimed at governments, institutions and businesses, with launch availability identified as a constraint.

Discovered 2026-10-05T06:14:45.993717-07:00 | 2026-10-05T06:14:45.993717-07:00

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What Hype is tracking

The 192-satellite target signals a significant planned addition to Europe’s communications infrastructure, aimed at government, institutional and business users.
Open Cosmos says at least 50 satellites are built, but plans to deploy more than 96 by the end of 2028; the reported launch shortage is a key constraint on schedule and deployment scale.

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