Infinite Orbits has tapped Open Cosmos to build two satellites named “Tom & Jerry” to conduct a maneuvering and inspection mission in Low-Earth Orbit (LEO).
In the mission named after the classic cartoon, the larger satellite, “Tom,” will approach, inspect, and capture close-range imagery of the smaller satellite, “Jerry.” The companies are on a rapid timeline, with the launch planned for mid-2027.
Open Cosmos will design, build and deliver the satellites and integrate Infinite Orbits RPO solution and subsystems. Both companies are based in Europe and said this mission will contribute to resilient, sovereign, and autonomous European space operations.
For Infinite Orbits, it marks the expansion of its satellite servicing missions to LEO. The company has a number of other satellite servicing missions in the works in Geostationary Orbit, for customers including SES, Hispasat, French Space Command, and CNES.
“By extending our servicing and RPO expertise from GEO into LEO demonstration missions, we are helping lay the foundations for future innovative but competitive in orbit services. Europe now has a unique opportunity to strengthen both commercial and sovereign operational capabilities in orbit and develop the technologies required to maintain, protect, and optimise strategic space infrastructure for the long term,” commented Infinite Orbits CEO Adel Haddoud.
