January 22, 2026 10:52 am

The Cosmos Will See You Now (Open Cosmos Constellation Launch 1)

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Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1, Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand
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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.
Launch Overview
Window Open 10:15 UTC
Window Close 13:20 UTC
Lift Off Jan 22, 2026 · 10:52 UTC
Launch Facility Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1, Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand
Launch Pad Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1A
Target Orbit Polar Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer Rocket Lab
Payload The Cosmos Will See You Now (Open Cosmos Constellation Launch 1)
Rocket Electron
Destination Polar Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location See Mission Notes
Landing Type RTLS / Droneship
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.

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LEO Payload

Total Launches

Status

Rocket Lab
Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1A
Launch Overview
Window Open 10:15 UTC
Window Close 13:20 UTC
Lift Off Jan 22, 2026 · 10:52 UTC
Launch Facility Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1, Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand
Launch Pad Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1A
Target Orbit Polar Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer Rocket Lab
Payload The Cosmos Will See You Now (Open Cosmos Constellation Launch 1)
Rocket Electron
Destination Polar Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location See Mission Notes
Landing Type RTLS / Droneship

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