{
  "id": 16886899,
  "title": "Open Cosmos steps up Europe's space sovereignty game, shows off ConnectedCosmos satellites",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/open-cosmos-steps-up-europes-space-sovereignty-game-shows-off",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-28T11:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Register",
    "slug": "the-register",
    "url": "https://www.theregister.com/networks/2026/10/28/open-cosmos-steps-up-europes-space-sovereignty-game-shows-off-connectedcosmos-satellites/5305479"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Open Cosmos is bolstering Europe's space sovereignty with the launch of ConnectedCosmos, a satellite constellation aimed at providing secure and resilient connectivity. Following a controversy over Ukraine's reliance on Starlink, concerns have arisen about putting all connectivity eggs in a foreign basket. Open Cosmos, a decade-old business with operations in the UK, Greece, and Portugal, launched two ConnectedCosmos satellites in January 2026. The company plans to operate over 96 satellites by the end of 2028 and achieve full coverage by 2030. With a core connectivity backbone of 192 satellites, ConnectedCosmos offers a cost-effective solution, albeit at the expense of increased latency. The company's satellites, built with a common bus and solar panels, are stored in a 'satellite nursery' before launch. Open Cosmos emphasizes secure, resilient connectivity for government, institutional, and commercial customers, providing a European alternative to existing services that may be influenced by foreign entities.",
  "summary": "El Reg takes a tour of a satellite nursery for customers thinking about de-risking dependence",
  "key_points": [
    "Open Cosmos strengthens Europe's space sovereignty with ConnectedCosmos satellite constellation.",
    "Launched two ConnectedCosmos satellites in January 2026, aiming for 96 by 2028.",
    "Offers secure, resilient connectivity for government, institutional, and commercial customers."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Building a domestic satellite constellation provides European governments with a secure alternative to foreign-controlled networks, reducing strategic dependence on external providers for critical communication infrastructure.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}