#162 | A New LEO Broadband Constellation | Rafel Jordá Siquier, Open Cosmos

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

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