COSMO-SkyMed data are marketed worldwide by e-GEOS, which is jointly owned by the Italian Space Agency (20%) and Telespazio (80%).
COSMO-SkyMed provides essential data for security, emergency management, and environmental protection in all weather conditions, day and night.
The third satellite of the COSMO-SkyMed Second Generation (CSG) constellation was successfully launched from the Space Force base at Vandenberg, California, on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket.
Thales Alenia Space is responsible for the entire COSMO-SkyMed Second Generation program, including satellite development and the design, integration, and commissioning of the end-to-end system.
The COSMO-SkyMed program consists of satellites equipped with X-band synthetic aperture radar (SAR) and is funded by the Italian Space Agency and the Ministry of Defense.
COSMO-SkyMed is a dual-use Earth observation constellation owned by the Italian Space Agency (ASI) and the Ministry of Defense.
The launch of COSMO-SkyMed CSG-FM3 marks a significant milestone for Italy's space industry.
The COSMO-SkyMed Second Generation program meets the requirements of the Italian Space Agency and the Ministry of Defense.
Leonardo contributes control devices and advanced units for electric power management and distribution for the COSMO-SkyMed program.
The COSMO-SkyMed program, through its second generation, strengthens Italy's leadership in radar Earth observation internationally.
The fourth satellite of the COSMO-SkyMed constellation is currently in integration and testing, with a launch expected in early 2027.
COSMO-SkyMed CSG-FM3 is a new advanced satellite that will enhance the COSMO-SkyMed second generation Earth observation constellation.
Since the launch of the first Cosmo-SkyMed satellite in 2007, about 4.3 million images have been acquired by the satellites and archived.
SpaceX launched the third satellite in Italy’s Cosmo-SkyMed second generation constellation on January 2.
The third Cosmo-SkyMed satellite is the third of four second-generation satellites.
Cosmo-SkyMed is a dual-use Earth Observation constellation.
The initial constellation of four Cosmo-SkyMed satellites was launched between 2007 and 2010, with three still operational.
Telespazio is responsible for the ground segment and orbital operations of the COSMO-SkyMed Second Generation system.
Launch Heaven X is also associated with COSMO-SkyMed Second Generation Mission.
The COSMO-SkyMed FM3 satellite has successfully launched.