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#162 | A New LEO Broadband Constellation | Rafel Jordá Siquier, Open Cosmos
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- Jan 15, 2026
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Summary
Open Cosmos, a European space scale-up, has cemented a reputation as a reliable provider and operator of satellites for various mission types. Now they have secured priority spectrum to build a new LEO broadband satellite communications constellation. Co-founder and CEO Rafel Jordá Siquier is our guest to tell us about it. Enjoy! 🕰️ Timestamps: 0:00 Podcast Intro 01:13 Elevator Pitch 02:05 Today's News: Spectrum Rights for Satellite Communications 04:24 The Journey of Open Cosmos 06:02 Innovative Business Models 13:46 Manufacturing Capabilities 19:52 Future Plans and Partnerships 24:02 What It Takes To Build A LEO SatComm Constellation 31:19 Synergy Between Earth Observation and Communications 36:02 Spectrum & Regulatory 43:41 Vision for the Future and Favorite Science-Fiction 🔗 Open Cosmos 🏠Website : https://www.open-cosmos.com/ 🔗 Follow us: 🏠Website : https://www.e2mc.space/ 🤝🏻LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/company/space-business-podcast/ 🌐Socials: https://linktr.ee/spacebusinesspodcast 🔗 Follow Raphael: ◇ Twitter/X - https://x.com/RaphaelE2MC 🔷LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/raphaelroettgen 🌐Instagram - https://instagram.com/raphael_space/ To Learn more about Space & the Space Economy: "To Infinity" – Raphael’s Revised Introduction to the Space EconomyThis book provides an insightful look into the space economy, its current trends, and future opportunities.📚 https://a.co/d/6jIQ2LO edX/EPFL's Space Economy MOOCThis course offers a detailed understanding of the New Space Economy, covering key concepts and market developments.🎓 https://www.edx.org/course/new-space- Space Founder NewsletterA new newsletter with opportunities for space startup founders. Sign up here: https://forms.gle/JCUq92vERtxsuYnF8 Space Business Newsletter📬 https://spacebusiness.…