Ariane 6's First Commercial Launch Successfully Deploys CSO-3 Earth Observation Satellite
2025-03-10
Arianespace's Ariane 6 rocket successfully completed its maiden commercial launch, deploying the CSO-3 Earth observation satellite into orbit. CSO-3, the third in the series, was built for the French Defense Procurement Agency and CNES for the French Air and Space Force's Space Command. This launch completes the CSO system and solidifies France and Europe's independent access to space, providing high-resolution imagery for French and European partners.
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