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Europe's 2028 Space Internet Deadline Looms
27 May
Summary
- Open Cosmos aims to launch a broadband constellation by 2028.
- The system will reduce reliance on undersea cables and ground hubs.
- Data delivery could shrink from hours to seconds for critical alerts.
Open Cosmos, a United Kingdom-based company, is working towards a 2028 deadline to deploy an innovative broadband constellation for Europe. This system, named ConnectedCosmos, is intended to decrease reliance on traditional undersea cables and ground-based infrastructure for data transfer.
The company's CEO highlighted the increasing demand for near real-time data, emphasizing that latency is a critical factor for applications such as monitoring wildfires and floods. Currently, some satellite systems can deliver processed information within three minutes, but the goal is to achieve delivery in seconds.
To meet its ambitious timeline, Open Cosmos is scaling up its satellite manufacturing capabilities. The company has four factories operating continuously, with a combined production capacity nearing 200 satellites annually. This industrial approach is crucial for deploying the system rapidly and ensuring its readiness before the 2028 target.
