UK’s Open Cosmos Wins Liechtenstein LEO Broadband Constellation Licence
Open Cosmos has secured high-priority Ka-band spectrum filings from Liechtenstein, clearing the way for the company to build and operate a new sovereign low Earth orbit (LEO) broadband satellite constellation.
Ka-band spectrum is a scarce geopolitical asset and a cornerstone for high-capacity satellite broadband, regenerative payloads, and future 5G/6G NTN services. The decision strengthens Europe’s ability to deploy independent, resilient space-based communications infrastructure aligned with global standards.
Open Cosmos plans to launch the first two satellites of the constellation in Q1 2026, with manufacturing already completed at its Harwell, UK facility. The system is intended to support government, enterprise, and institutional users with secure connectivity and real-time data access, positioning the constellation as part of Europe’s broader push toward sovereign satellite communications and NTN-enabled services.