Open Cosmos introduced ConnectedCosmos, a new low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellation designed to provide sovereign, secure communications and operational resilience for governments and enterprises. The system aims to offer a European-led alternative to large global satellite constellations while enabling real-time connectivity and intelligence services.
The constellation integrates broadband point-to-point communications with direct-to-device IoT capabilities. Open Cosmos plans to combine these services with its existing Earth Observation (EO) assets from the company’s Open Constellation program, allowing users to access real-time operational data and analytics. The company says the approach enables organizations to detect threats and act on intelligence quickly, supporting applications such as infrastructure monitoring, security operations, and disaster response.
ConnectedCosmos relies on optical inter-satellite links (ISLs) to create a gateway-less mesh network in orbit. Satellites will route data directly between themselves, bypassing terrestrial infrastructure and subsea cable systems that may be vulnerable to disruption or interference. The constellation will operate using Ka-band spectrum filings in Liechtenstein that Open Cosmos reactivated earlier in 2026 with the launch of the first satellites in the system.
• New ConnectedCosmos LEO constellation designed for secure, sovereign communications and operational resilience
• Integrates broadband point-to-point links and direct-to-device IoT connectivity
• Combines communications services with Earth Observation intelligence from the Open Constellation
• Uses optical inter-satellite links (ISLs) to create a gateway-less space mesh network
• Designed to bypass compromised terrestrial infrastructure or subsea cables
• Operates using Ka-band spectrum filings in Liechtenstein, reactivated in 2026
• Targets governments, institutions, and enterprises seeking sovereign space connectivity
Rafel Jordà Siquier, founder and CEO of Open Cosmos, said: “ConnectedCosmos represents a leap forward for Europe in building a resilient, secure and autonomous connectivity capability — giving nations and partners a reliable alternative for true sovereignty in orbit.”
🌐 Analysis
The announcement positions Open Cosmos within the emerging European push for sovereign space infrastructure, alongside initiatives such as the EU’s IRIS² secure connectivity constellation. While global systems such as those from large commercial operators dominate LEO broadband today, European governments increasingly seek alternatives that combine secure communications, Earth observation data, and regional industrial participation.
Open Cosmos has historically focused on small satellite manufacturing and mission services, supporting Earth observation missions and national satellite programs across Europe. ConnectedCosmos extends that model toward a hybrid intelligence and connectivity architecture, where EO sensing and communications networks operate as a unified platform for real-time operational awareness.