Open Cosmos Targets 192 Satellites for ConnectedCosmos LEO Constellation

Open Cosmos has revealed plans to deploy a 192-satellite Low-Earth Orbit constellation, targeting over 96 satellites in orbit by the end of 2028 and full coverage by 2030.

FTMQ Space, written by our newsroom6 October 2026 at 01:100 views

Satellite Today and Via Satellite reported on October 5, 2026, that satellite manufacturer Open Cosmos disclosed new details regarding its ConnectedCosmos Low-Earth Orbit constellation. The company plans to deploy a total of 192 satellites to achieve full global coverage. [1][2]

According to Satellite Today, Open Cosmos aims to place more than 96 satellites into orbit by the end of 2028. The outlet added that the next launch for the uncrewed ConnectedCosmos network is expected to take place before the end of this year. [1]

Reporting from Telecompaper noted that the system is designed as a government-grade service, aiming for full operational coverage by 2030. Diari ARA added that the Catalan company aims to deploy all 192 satellites as part of this constellation expansion. [3][6]

SpaceNews and Aviation Week reported that Open Cosmos is establishing its 192-satellite connectivity target while navigating an industry-wide shortage of available launch slots. [4][5]

Open Cosmos is targeting a total of 192 satellites for its ConnectedCosmos Low-Earth Orbit constellation.
The company aims to have more than 96 satellites in orbit by the end of 2028.
Full global coverage for the ConnectedCosmos constellation is planned for 2030.
The next ConnectedCosmos launch is anticipated before the end of 2026.

Sources

Every paragraph above points to the numbered items it rests on. Read the originals here.

[1]Open Cosmos Targets 192 Satellites for ConnectedCosmos LEO ConstellationSatellite Today, 14h ago (the report this story comes from)
[2]Open Cosmos Targets 192 Satellites for ConnectedCosmos LEO ConstellationVia Satellite, 14h ago
[3]Open Cosmos targets full coverage in government-grade LEO service by 2030Telecompaper, 21h ago
[4]Open Cosmos sets 192-satellite target for connectivity network amid launch shortageSpaceNews, 18h ago
[5]Open Cosmos Spells Out Satcom Plan While Seeking More Launch SlotsAviation Week, 14h ago
[6]The Catalan Open Cosmos will deploy 192 satellites for its constellationDiari ARA, 23h ago

Background

[7]Cosmos Laundromat on Wikipedia
[8]Gemini (constellation) on Wikipedia
[9]Satellite on Wikipedia

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