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Open Cosmos, Harwell (2026)

19/06/2026

While we often share "snippets" of what Open Cosmos satellites capture to focus on specific data points, for this week’s , we’re stepping back to look at an iconic Open Cosmos image. This is the Richat Structure near Ouadane, Mauritania - often called the "Eye of the Sahara."

This incredible, 40 km-wide geological dome features striking concentric rings created by ancient rock layers uplifted by a subsurface intrusion. Over millennia, softer rock eroded away while harder layers remained, creating the iconic ridges we see from space.

Captured using our Multi-500 imagery, this wider perspective shows far more than just the structure itself, revealing how this massive natural wonder sits within the desert landscape.

11/06/2026

The next phase of the ConnectedCosmos constellation is a go! Our factories are now filled with the latest completed broadband satellites as they await liftoff.

Production across our 24/7 operational satellite factories in the UK, Spain, Portugal, and Greece continues at pace, maintaining our position as Europe's highest-volume satellite manufacturer.

Even for our teams, it is remarkable to see what these platforms will achieve. Once in orbit, they will enable direct point-to-point communications, delivering a truly sovereign capability across the globe. This architecture bypasses undersea cables entirely, with no need to touch the public internet if a client requires it-introducing a level of network resiliency new to the industry.

Turning this capability into a reality and advancing the satcom sector represents an incredible effort from the entire Open Cosmos team.

05/06/2026

This week’s Image of the Week takes us to the Netherlands. With a relatively small landmass, maximising the efficiency of every square metre of agricultural land is essential. Satellite data provides the clear, actionable insights needed to monitor crop health and manage these vital resources sustainably.

Captured by Open Cosmos' Hyper-500 satellites, this sequence of Mijdrecht shows how targeted spectral insights uncover what is happening beneath the surface, giving growers the exact data needed for precise crop management:

Image 1: Advanced Metrics (Red Edge) - Evaluates how crops reflect a narrow wavelength of light called the Red Edge. By using advanced tools like the Chlorophyll Index (CIre) and Red Edge Position (REP) Proxy to track the shift between absorbed and reflected light on the electromagnetic spectrum, this layer can pinpoint early chlorophyll loss and nitrogen deficiencies before symptoms are even visible.

Image 2: Canopy Health (GNDVI) - Maps the crop using GNDVI to track subtle, moisture-induced canopy changes and variations in photosynthetic activity well before physical wilting begins.

Image 3: True-Colour Image - Captures the landscape in the red, green, and blue bands, representing how the human eye would interpret the scene. Healthy vegetation typically reflects green light whilst absorbing red light, giving the ‘natural colour’ that we expect from agricultural fields.

04/06/2026

Infinite Orbits selects two Open Cosmos platforms for its “Tom & Jerry” Low Earth Orbit SDA demonstration in 2027

This partnership advances Low Earth Orbit RPO, in-orbit inspection and Space Situational Awareness capabilities in Europe. Infinite Orbits and leading space company Open Cosmos have announced their partnership on a new Infinite Orbits’ Low Earth Orbit (LEO) mission designed to advance autonomous inspection and operational Space Situational Awareness (SSA) capabilities.

Nicknamed “Tom & Jerry”, the project will see two satellites, “Tom”, a larger satellite, and “Jerry”, a smaller satellite, work together to demonstrate close-range manoeuvres and in-orbit interaction scenarios. Under the collaboration, Infinite Orbits has contracted Open Cosmos to design, build and deliver the programme infrastructure, including the manufacture of the satellites and the integration of IOs’ vision based RPO solution, inspection and Space Situational Awareness (SSA) subsystems.

“Tom & Jerry represents an important next step in the evolution of operational in-orbit servicing capabilities in Europe,” says Adel Haddoud, CEO of Infinite Orbits.

“By combining advanced Space Situational Awareness technologies with close-range inspection capabilities, this partnership will help lay the foundations for a new generation of intelligent and secure in-orbit services,” says Rafel Jorda Siquier, CEO at Open Cosmos.

Full release: https://www.open-cosmos.com/news/infinite-orbits-open-cosmos-tom-jerry-leo-mission

02/06/2026

Today, we were pleased to welcome Deputy Prime Minister of Greece Kostis Hatzidakis to Open Cosmos Aegean’s facilities in Pallini.

The visit was an opportunity to present our work under the National Microsatellites Programme: the seven Greek Hyperion / Hyperion GR satellites being built in Greece, the ground station that has already been installed, and the launch schedule starting in July.

“What is happening here is impressive and extremely useful for our economy, agriculture, defence, and international standing," stated Deputy Prime Minister Kostis Hatzidakis. "Open Cosmos is a highly dynamic company, and the Government has every reason to support efforts of this kind.”

For us, this project is particularly important because it is not only about acquiring these satellites. It is also about building real industrial and technological capability in Greece, across the design, manufacturing, testing and operation of space systems.

The Greek Hyperion GR satellites will support critical applications in civil protection, environmental monitoring, precision agriculture, maritime surveillance, urban planning and faster public-sector decision-making.

But the value of this investment goes beyond the National Microsatellites Programme. The infrastructure, cutting-edge technology and talent we have developed in Greece are already giving Open Cosmos Aegean strong export momentum, with satellite infrastructure and services being developed in Pallini for international markets.

We thank Mr Hatzidakis for his visit, his interest, and the discussion on the next steps for scaling Greece’s role in the European and global space ecosystem.
Built in Greece, for Greece - and for the world.

Read More: https://www.open-cosmos.com/news/open-cosmos-aegean-kostis-hatzidakis

Kostis Hatzidakis

29/05/2026

Our Pan-European facilities are engineered for high-throughput production and precision at scale. With our production now at an all-time high, we are meeting global demand with unprecedented pace-ensuring that every satellite we build is mission-ready without compromise.

To ensure every mission is a success, each satellite undergoes a rigorous testing process. While this represents just a fraction of our comprehensive testing suite, milestones like end-to-end functional testing and vibration testing for structural integrity are essential. We also leverage our Walk-in TVAC chamber to simulate the extreme thermal gradients of space, validating hardware performance under vacuum to ensure every satellite is ready for the journey ahead.

It is this level of industrial rigour that allows us to scale rapidly while maintaining our 100% mission success rate in orbit.

22/05/2026

This week’s takes us to Railroad Valley, Nevada - the prime location for satellite calibration on Earth.

Out of the small handful of elite global calibration sites, Railroad Valley is the most consistent. Its isolation and stable weather patterns provide a near-constant environment that rarely changes, making it a world-class reference point for the space industry and a core member of RadCalNet (The Radiometric Calibration Network).

The dry lakebed’s extreme flatness and uniform surface provide the perfect "ground truth" for our sensors. We leverage these unique conditions to run automated radiometric campaigns - linking our measurements to SI-traceable ground data while carefully managing the uncertainty budgets of our Top of Atmosphere (TOA) observations.

This ensures our instruments stay perfectly tuned and our data remains consistent, accurate, and reliable across our entire constellation.

21/05/2026

The Open Cosmos Newsletter has Landed
The first edition of our brand-new newsletter, The OC Downlink, officially goes live next Tuesday, May 26th at 2:00 PM BST.

We are providing a look into our day-to-day operations with behind-the-scenes access to the Open Cosmos facilities, alongside the latest updates and key upcoming dates.

As a thank you for subscribing, you will also receive exclusive, high-quality Earth Observation imagery to use as backgrounds for your devices. 🛰️

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19/05/2026

Pedro Mier appointed President of Open Cosmos Spain

We are proud to announce the appointment of Pedro Mier as the new President of Open Cosmos Spain.

Pedro joins us with over 30 years of experience as an entrepreneur in the space sector and has been recognised as ‘Engineer of the Year’ by COIT. Pedro’s arrival reflects our commitment to our presence in Spain and to driving collaboration and growth within the space community across Europe.

"My objective is to enhance the company's capacity to generate value through digitalisation based on spatial data and to strengthen ties with the Spanish industry and public institutions." - Pedro Mier

Spain is a critical part of the Space community. With the recent expansion of our manufacturing facilities, we are committed to helping continue this growth. This strategic move strengthens our structure and positioning at a crucial moment for the sector.

https://www.open-cosmos.com/news/pedro-mier-new-president-of-open-cosmos-spain

15/05/2026

This week's highlights one of agriculture's most recognisable patterns from orbit - center-pivot irrigation systems.

Captured across four locations, these circular fields are impossible to miss in our EO imagery. Each disc represents a single pivot arm rotating around a central water source. Valued for their ability to efficiently maximise crop yield across large areas of land, these systems also help reduce water runoff and soil erosion associated with traditional ground irrigation.

Open Cosmos multispectral and hyperspectral imagery reveals how well these systems are performing - detecting variations in crop health, nitrogen-content, water distribution and stress across individual circles, giving farmers the actionable intelligence to optimise fertiliser and water consumption and reduce costs.

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