Rory Mangles

Satellites, Robots, Vintage cars.

[Open Cosmos @Open_Cosmos]

The next phase of the ConnectedCosmos constellation is a go! Our factories are now filled with the latest completed broadband satellites as they await liftoff.

Production across our 24/7 operational satellite factories in the UK, Spain, Portugal, and Greece continues at pace, maintaining our position as Europe's highest-volume satellite manufacturer.

Even for our teams, it is remarkable to see what these platforms will achieve. Once in orbit, they will enable direct point-to-point communications, delivering a truly sovereign capability across the globe. This architecture bypasses undersea cables entirely, with no need to touch the public internet if a client requires it-introducing a level of network resiliency new to the industry.

Turning this capability into a reality and advancing the satcom sector represents an incredible effort from the entire Open Cosmos team.

#OpenCosmos #ConnectedCosmos #SatelliteManufacturing #NewSpace #SatCom

[Open Cosmos @Open_Cosmos]

Mission Success: Expanding Europe’s Orbital Infrastructure

We are pleased to confirm the successful launch and deployment of the first two satellites of our new sovereign LEO constellation.

This milestone marks the transition from strategic planning to operational reality for the High Priority Ka-band radio spectrum filings awarded by the Principality of Liechtenstein.

This satellite was developed in record time, which was possible due to the technical excellence of our teams at our UK headquarters and across Spain, Portugal, and Greece. By maintaining our 100% mission success rate in orbit, Open Cosmos continues to demonstrate the reliability required to manage Europe’s critical digital infrastructure.

This is how we are establishing Europe’s LEO sovereignty and resiliency.

https://t.co/8rs7XRFglt

#OpenCosmos #MissionSuccess #SpaceSovereignty #LEOConstellation #RocketLab #DigitalResilience

[Open Cosmos @Open_Cosmos]

We have LIFTOFF!

[Open Cosmos @Open_Cosmos]

Today at 10:52 AM GMT, two Open Cosmos satellites will launch with @RocketLab.

These spacecraft form part of our internal technology and connectivity roadmap and ongoing flight program.

A live broadcast will cover the countdown and deployment, details below:

📡 Live at 10:30 AM GMT
https://t.co/T63uNvvIAz

#OpenCosmos #RocketLab #SatelliteLaunch #SpaceEngineering

[Rory Mangles @rapidrory]

@RockettLord Gonna add @Open_Cosmos from the UK to the list. We've got some big things planned, starting with a launch with @RocketLab some time this week hopefully!

[Rocket Lab @RocketLab]

Launch update:🚀Due to strong winds and incoming bad weather, we're rescheduling our launch attempt for @open_cosmos. New launch date will be later this week, weather pending.

[Rocket Lab @RocketLab]

Wet Dress Rehearsal is complete and Electron is ready for its 1st launch of the year with @open_cosmos - though strong winds are a watch item for the launch attempt tomorrow.

Launch window opens:
🚀 12:09 am NZDT, Jan 21
🚀 11:09 UTC, Jan 20
🚀 6:09 am ET, Jan 20
🚀 03:09 am PT, Jan 20
🚀 11:09 am GMT, Jan 20

[Rocket Lab @RocketLab]

Electron's first mission of the year is scheduled for launch from LC-1 in just 5 days' time.

"The Cosmos Will See You Now" is launching for @Open_Cosmos to a 1,050km orbit with 2x spacecraft.

Launch window opens:
🚀 12:09 am NZDT, Jan 21
🚀 11:09 UTC, Jan 20
🚀 6:09 am ET, Jan 20
🚀 03:09 am PT, Jan 20
🚀 11:09 am GMT, Jan 20

[Open Cosmos @Open_Cosmos]

Reshaping Europe’s Space Landscape

Open Cosmos has been authorised to operate two high priority satellite spectrum filings that belong to the Principality of Liechtenstein.

By securing these filings, Open Cosmos is ready to build and operate a new secure LEO broadband satellite constellation. Our ambition is to diversify the options for critical infrastructure and digital resilience for Europe and the world.

This is a turning point for European space sovereignty. In the words of our CEO, Rafel Jordá Siquier: "Securing these filings is a defining moment. We gain an invaluable opportunity to realise Europe’s space ambitions and true potential."

As an established operator with a decade of experience and a 100% mission success rate in orbit, we are moving rapidly:
- The first two satellites of this constellation will launch imminently.
- These satellites were manufactured at our UK headquarters, with vital contributions from our teams in Spain, Portugal, and Greece.

This is how we are establishing Europe’s LEO sovereignty and resiliency.

Read the full announcement here: https://t.co/U6lg7S3ngA

#OpenCosmos #SpaceSovereignty #LEOConstellation #SatelliteComms

[Rory Mangles @rapidrory]

@ConstructGlue Poetry

[Two-Headed Death Flamingo @2HDFlamingo]

Mingo Monday time! After revealing the CAD, we thought it would be nice to share our application video! https://t.co/nsq4GnmVFl

Made in January 2021! Be sure to see the axe testing in March 2021: https://t.co/x2tYJdd45U for all the speed!

[Two-Headed Death Flamingo @2HDFlamingo]

Mingo Monday! Out of the shadows for the first time, this is the new Two-Headed Death Flamingo that we have applied to BattleBots with.

[Rory Mangles @rapidrory]

@ConstructGlue Hello Dave

[Rory Mangles @rapidrory]

@OldDorset Heard it in Crewkerne too

[Rory Mangles @rapidrory]

@BodgeCharger @elonmusk Not much nitrogen on mars... CO2 would be better😆

[Rory Mangles @rapidrory]

@ConstructGlue Just finished my first real book in years.

[Rory Mangles @rapidrory]

This took way too many takes to get everything to work right.. https://t.co/DXQT47uE9Q

[Two-Headed Death Flamingo @2HDFlamingo]

Ever wanted to feel like you're in a cult but the clothes were never neon enough?

2HDF tees now available at https://t.co/6TLngwJLU8

[Rory Mangles @rapidrory]

@R9000DS @TeamNutsRW Nah, was running brushless before it was cool

[Rory Mangles @rapidrory]

@R9000DS @TeamNutsRW Hasn't been since about halfway through S8