About us
Our approach
We enable organisations to access and share data via our mutualised OpenConstellation infrastructure and offer AI-powered data analysis from a growing range of satellite sources and analytic partners via our DataCosmos platform.
Our approach not only dramatically lowers the costs, complexity, and timescales of missions, but it also simplifies access to EO data in a way that removes the barriers for all companies – even non-space customers – to address society’s most urgent challenges.
Our origin story
Our first satellite was delivered in record time when we were just a team of five people and the company was a few months old. Since then, we have grown into a multinational company with top talent from all over the world that has delivered advanced telecommunication, earth observation, navigation and scientific satellites.
Open Cosmos is one of the fastest growing companies in the satellite sector and is committed to put the satellites and the data they gather at the service of solving the biggest global challenges. Take a look at our video (left) to find out more.
A world where insights from space improve life on earth
To design, manufacture and operate satellites that provide actionable information to address the biggest global challenges
Meet our leaders
Rafel Jorda Siquier
Founder and CEO
As CEO and founder, Rafel leads the Open Cosmos team. From leading the team to delivering the first satellite mission within eight months, to managing the expanding team and range of customers today, Rafel has overseen the overall company strategy and directed its execution, all whilst working towards the original mission of democratising access to space. After studying aerospace engineering at the Polytechnic University of Catalonia in Barcelona and completing an MBA, Rafel worked at large corporations, such as Airbus Defence and Space, as well as small innovative space start-ups, such as zero2infinity.
Aleix Megias Homar
Co Founder and Chief Operating Officer
Aleix Megías joined Rafel early on as a co-founder of Open Cosmos and is the VP of Operations. Aleix has worked as systems engineer and mission manager of Earth Observation missions at Airbus and the European Space Agency, establishing his end-to-end programme management and team leadership skills. He heads the delivery of programmes and business operations at Open Cosmos and has been instrumental to grow the company from its roots to where it is today.
Jordi Barrera Ars
Co Founder and Chief Technology Officer
Jordi is the VP Technology for Open Cosmos, with over 10 years’ experience in the smallsat industry. Jordi has proven knowledge and hands on experience in mechanical, structural, space systems, AIT, propulsion, thermal disciplines, quality assurance as well as programmatic and management of team and resources. Jordi has actively participated in the delivery from concept to orbit of several satellites in earth observation, tech demonstrators and communications field.
Florian Deconinck
VP Growth
Florian is responsible for defining and preparing future missions as well as securing institutional contracts. Florian holds an Msc of Aerospace engineering from ISAE-Supaero and more than 10 years of technical and commercial experience across multiple roles, including: programme management and advanced concepts at the Satellite Applications Catapult, telecommunications applications and project assessment at ESA, student researcher at NASA and technical procurement at Airbus.
Claire Smith
VP People
Claire is Open Cosmos VP of People, responsible for building and driving a contemporary people strategy, focused on developing and maintaining strong employee engagement levels, leveraging the positive impact on business performance that this brings. With over 15 years experience, Claire has a strong background in positive people practices in small, global organisations.
Catherine Tysoe
VP Finance
Catherine is responsible for the finance function with a key objective to deliver continuous improvement and drive business value as we gear for growth. Catherine leads the development of the finance team, driving the review and implementation of financial control policies and efficient, scalable systems to facilitate global compliance. Catherine is a Fellow Member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants and has significant financial experience within Biotech and Saas high growth startups.
