Open Cosmos

Open Cosmos, founded in 2015, is a UK-based company that aims to democratize space exploration, offering affordable and uncomplicated space missions. The company's slogan "Open Cosmos provides affordable space missions, including their first nanosatellite delivered and launched in four months," reflects their commitment to making space missions accessible. In early April 2017, Open Cosmos successfully launched their first nanosatellite qb01 into Low Earth Orbit (LEO) within a mere four months of design. Their headquarters is located in the United Kingdom. Recently, the company received a significant boost with a £40.00M Series B investment on 11 September 2023, attracting funding from notable investors including Claret Capital, ETF Partners, Trill Impact Ventures, A&G Energy Transition Tech Fund, Taavet Hinrikus, Santander Climate Tech Fund, Kheng Nam Lee, and Accenture Ventures. Open Cosmos is now collaborating with payload developers to demonstrate the feasibility of deploying constellations and services like remote sensing, maritime domain awareness, and machine-to-machine communications in orbit. This strategic move positions the company at the forefront of the emerging space industry, indicating a promising future for both their innovative technology and their market potential.