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European Company Expands Sovereign Space Network
Open Cosmos, a European company, has announced plans to deploy a 192-satellite constellation called ConnectedCosmos, aiming to provide secure and resilient space-based connectivity. The constellation is expected to have more than 96 satellites in orbit by the end of 2028, with the next launch scheduled for later this year. This initiative is designed to meet the needs of government, institutional, and commercial customers requiring secure connectivity and control over critical data. According to AeroMorning.com, Open Cosmos is developing ConnectedCosmos by leveraging its industrial capabilities in Europe.