Exclusive: Open Cosmos seeks deadline extension for broadband constellation

06/11/2026 EXCLUSIVE Open Cosmos seeks deadline extension for broadband constellation British small satellite specialist Open Cosmos is seeking more time to deploy its proposed sovereign broadband constellation for Europe following an Indian rocket’s failure in January. The company said Liechtenstein, which holds the Ka-band spectrum filings it is using for the network, has submitted an extension request to the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) for the 144 satellites tied to a June deadline. —By Jason Rainbow Read Now Subscribe to SpaceNews This email has been sent to generalastronomy110.stnirp@blogger.com because you previously opted in to receive breaking news alerts from SpaceNews. Unsubscribe here. Sign up for other SpaceNews newsletters.  SpaceNews.com  |  Advertise with SpaceNews Contact us  |  Privacy policy  |  Terms and conditions SpaceNews.com  |  Advertise with SpaceNews  |  Contact us  |  Privacy policy  |  Terms and conditions © 2026, SpaceNews, 100 Fillmore Street, 5th Floor, Denver, CO 80206, United States