Open Cosmos

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Open Cosmos provides end-to-end satellite mission services, from design and manufacturing through launch and in-orbit operations, alongside a shared satellite constellation and AI-powered data platform. The company enables organizations to access Earth observation data, secure connectivity, and actionable insights for applications like agricultural monitoring and oil spill assessment. Its OpenOrbit offering starts at £500K with rapid build timelines and high reliability.

Harwell, United Kingdom · HQ

Founded 201530230K+ followers

Agriculture Technology
Artificial Intelligence
Data & Analytics
Clean Technology
Enterprise Software
Software Only
Space Technology

Updated 15 days ago

Funding

Raised to date

€300MRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.

Est. $327M

across 1 round

BCICL

€300M · Undisclosed

Announced Sep 2026 · from article date

Disclosed cumulative: $327M

RoundDateAmountValuationInvestors

Founders

1 founder

Rafel Jorda Siquier

Founder / CEO

Product

Problem

Organizations seeking satellite-based Earth observation data face high costs, long development timelines, and complex technical barriers that limit access to space-derived insights. Traditional satellite missions require specialized expertise in design, manufacturing, launch coordination, and operations, making them inaccessible to many non-space companies and public institutions.

Solution

Open Cosmos provides an end-to-end satellite mission service that manages the entire lifecycle, from concept design and payload selection through manufacturing, testing, launch procurement, and in-orbit operations. The company also operates OpenConstellation, a shared satellite infrastructure that enables multiple organizations to access data collaboratively, and DataCosmos, a cloud-based platform for searching, downloading, and processing full-resolution satellite imagery with AI-powered analytics. Secure connectivity services combine LEO satellite broadband with direct-to-device IoT capabilities for remote and critical operations. This integrated approach lowers costs, reduces complexity, and shortens mission timelines, making space-based insights accessible to a broader range of customers.

Target Audience

Primary customers include government agencies, commercial enterprises, and research institutions needing Earth observation data, satellite communications, or custom satellite missions for applications such as agricultural monitoring, environmental damage assessment, navigation, and climate-related challenges.

Features

OpenOrbit end-to-end mission management covering satellite design, on-site manufacturing and testing, insurance and compliance, launch procurement from eight global locations, and full mission operations
OpenConstellation shared satellite infrastructure allowing multiple organizations to access and share Earth observation data
DataCosmos cloud platform with full-resolution satellite imagery search, download, processing, and AI algorithm execution for decision-making insights
Secure LEO constellation combining satellite broadband with direct-to-device IoT for sovereign, reliable connectivity in remote regions
Proprietary web-based mission control software with automation, anomaly detection, and seamless integration with DataCosmos for tasking and image processing
Rapid build process with demonstrated 100% reliability in orbit and up to 99.7% uptime in current missions