The Cosmos Will See You Now (Open Cosmos Constellation Launch 1)
The Cosmos Will See You Now (Open Cosmos Constellation Launch 1) launched on Electron (Rocket Lab) from Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1, Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand, Thu, 22 Jan 2026, 10:52 UTC. Result: Launch Successful.
First 2 satellites (named MR-1 and MR-2) of UK-based Open Cosmos' secure LEO broadband constellation designed to provide independent and resilient connectivity infrastructure for Europe and the world, using high-priority Ka-band spectrum filings by the Principality of Liechtenstein.
- Rocket
- Electron
- Provider
- Rocket Lab
- Launch site
- Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1A, Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1, Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand
- Destination
- Polar Orbit
- Status
- Launch Successful
- Mission type
- Communications