Firefly Alpha Block 2 | ConnectedCosmos Launch 1

First of at least four missions carrying 6 satellites for 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.

This mission is flown by Firefly Aerospace. It is classified as a communications mission. Liftoff is planned from Space Launch Complex 2W. Launch windows shift often; this page is rebuilt every day with the latest scheduled time.

Firefly Alpha Block 2 | ConnectedCosmos Launch 1 is scheduled to lift off on Wednesday, September 30, 2026. The countdown above updates live, so you always see exactly how many days, hours, and minutes are left.