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Open Cosmos unveils ConnectedCosmos — a European sovereign LEO constellation

Open Cosmos on Monday unveiled ConnectedCosmos, the name for its planned Low‑Earth‑Orbit broadband constellation intended to provide sovereign connectivity across Europe. The pan‑European provider positions the programme as a Europe‑centric alternative for government and critical‑infrastructure links, aimed at bolstering resilience for essential services.

Discovered 2026-03-02T11:13:42.027780-08:00 | 2026-03-02T11:13:42.027780-08:00

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What Hype is tracking

  • The announcement formalises Open Cosmos' commercial and sovereign intent and follows its recent $200M funding round to finance a Liechtenstein‑licensed LEO broadband programme.
  • Regulatory and technical validation are already under way: Liechtenstein priority Ka‑band filings were approved and Open Cosmos launched two smallsats to begin on‑orbit validation (see regulator clearance and launches).
  • The move adds momentum to Europe’s push for sovereign connectivity and industrial alignment in space capabilities, complementing recent strategic shifts among major European aerospace players (context: European industrial realignment).

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