COSMO SkyMed CSG FM3 is in excellent operational condition following completion of commissioning and onboard functionality checks.
COSMO SkyMed CSG FM3 launched on 2 January 2026 from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.
The new data acquisition capabilities of CSG-FM3 will enhance the performance, size, flexibility, and information available from the CSG system.
The CSG-FM3 satellite ensures continuity of radar observations between the old and new generation of satellites while introducing advanced monitoring capabilities.
CSG-FM3 is the third satellite of the second generation that will soon be added to the constellation.
COSMO-SkyMed CSG-FM3 was successfully launched on January 3 at 18:09 PT from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket.
CSG-FM3 is equipped with a Laser Retroreflector Array (CORA-S) developed by the National Institute of Nuclear Physics (INFN) for millimeter-accurate orbital positioning.
The launch of COSMO-SkyMed CSG-FM3 marks a significant milestone for Italy's space industry.
CSG-FM3 features a next-generation radar antenna, lightweight due to components made with 3D printing, that can dynamically orient to acquire different areas more quickly and in detail.
COSMO-SkyMed CSG-FM3 is a new advanced satellite that will enhance the COSMO-SkyMed second generation Earth observation constellation.
The CSG-FM3 satellite is scheduled for liftoff in less than two hours.
The CSG-FM3 satellite is set to launch in less than two hours.
CSG-FM3 is part of the second generation of the COSMO-SkyMed system, aimed at ensuring operational continuity and improved performance over the long term.
The launch of the COSMO-SkyMed mission CSG-FM3 has been postponed.
The CSG-FM3 satellite is set on the launch pad.
The CSG-FM3 satellite is set to launch in less than 5 hours.
Liftoff for the CSG-FM3 satellite is scheduled to occur in less than 5 hours.
CSG-FM3 will launch from Vandenberg, a main site for polar and sun-synchronous orbit missions.
CSG-FM3, like other satellites in the constellation, is part of a dual-use system for civil and defense needs.
The CSG-FM3 mission involves one of the most advanced radar satellites in Italy's Earth observation program.