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Science ExplorationLEOCOSPAR 2026-067AWLaunched 3/30/2026
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Mission & Launch
Launch Mission
Transporter-16
Launch Vehicle
Falcon 9 FT5
Launch Date
3/30/2026
Orbit & Mass
Orbit Class
LEO
Altitude
510.5 km
Inclination
97.45 deg
Dry Mass
10 kg
Total Mass
10 kg
Payload Classification
Mission Type
Science Exploration
Payload Category
SCI
Payload Class
A
Organizations
Operator
University of Colorado
Manufacturer
University of Colorado
Registry
COSPAR ID
2026-067AW
Track
Mentions
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The COSMO-SkyMed Second Generation mission is targeted for launch on Friday, January 2 from California.

PlanGeneralValue 4.0Dec 31, 2025RT by @GewoonLukas_: Now targeting Friday, January 2 for launch of the @ASI_Spazio COSMO-SkyMed Second Generation mission from California→ http://spacex.com/launches/cosmo-skymedfm3
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The COSMO-SkyMed Second Generation mission is scheduled to launch on Friday, January 2.

PlanGeneralValue 4.0Dec 31, 2025RT by @GewoonLukas_: Now targeting Friday, January 2 for launch of the @ASI_Spazio COSMO-SkyMed Second Generation mission from California→ http://spacex.com/launches/cosmo-skymedfm3

The launch of the COSMO-SkyMed Second Generation mission is being postponed to allow more time for ground system checkouts.

PlanValue 4.0Dec 29, 2025RT by @GewoonLukas_: To allow more time to perform ground system checkouts, standing down from today's launch of the COSMO-SkyMed Second Generation mission. A new target launch date will be shared once confirmed

The COSMO-SkyMed Second Generation mission's launch is postponed to allow more time for ground system checkouts.

PlanValue 3.8Dec 29, 2025RT by @GewoonLukas_: To allow more time to perform ground system checkouts, standing down from today's launch of the COSMO-SkyMed Second Generation mission. A new target launch date will be shared once confirmed

The COSMO-SkyMed program is one of the main Italian space infrastructures for Earth observation.

GeneralValue 2.0Dec 29, 2025Rinviato il lancio COSMO-SkyMed: verifiche a terra ancora in corso

In the absence of further official communications, the COSMO-SkyMed program continues according to its strategic planning while awaiting the definition of the new launch window.

PlanValue 2.0Dec 29, 2025Rinviato il lancio COSMO-SkyMed: verifiche a terra ancora in corso

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.

CapabilityGeneralValue 3.5Dec 29, 2025Rinviato il lancio COSMO-SkyMed: verifiche a terra ancora in corso

The launch of the COSMO-SkyMed mission CSG-FM3 has been postponed.

PlanValue 3.5Dec 29, 2025Rinviato il lancio COSMO-SkyMed: verifiche a terra ancora in corso

A new target launch date for the COSMO-SkyMed Second Generation mission will be shared once confirmed.

PlanValue 2.5Dec 29, 2025RT by @GewoonLukas_: To allow more time to perform ground system checkouts, standing down from today's launch of the COSMO-SkyMed Second Generation mission. A new target launch date will be shared once confirmed

A new target launch date for the COSMO-SkyMed Second Generation mission will be shared once confirmed.

PlanValue 2.0Dec 29, 2025RT by @GewoonLukas_: To allow more time to perform ground system checkouts, standing down from today's launch of the COSMO-SkyMed Second Generation mission. A new target launch date will be shared once confirmed

The COSMO-SkyMed system is designed to operate under any weather and lighting conditions using synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellites.

CapabilityValue 4.0Dec 29, 2025Rinviato il lancio COSMO-SkyMed: verifiche a terra ancora in corso

The launch of the COSMO-SkyMed Second Generation mission has been postponed to troubleshoot a ground systems issue.

PlanGeneralValue 3.4Dec 28, 2025RT by @GewoonLukas_: Standing down from today’s launch of the COSMO-SkyMed Second Generation mission to troubleshoot a ground systems issue. Now targeting Sunday, December 28 for liftoff. Vehicle and payload remain healthy

The new target date for the COSMO-SkyMed Second Generation mission launch is Sunday, December 28.

PlanValue 4.0Dec 28, 2025RT by @GewoonLukas_: Standing down from today’s launch of the COSMO-SkyMed Second Generation mission to troubleshoot a ground systems issue. Now targeting Sunday, December 28 for liftoff. Vehicle and payload remain healthy

The vehicle and payload for the COSMO-SkyMed Second Generation mission remain healthy.

CapabilityGeneralValue 2.0Dec 28, 2025RT by @GewoonLukas_: Standing down from today’s launch of the COSMO-SkyMed Second Generation mission to troubleshoot a ground systems issue. Now targeting Sunday, December 28 for liftoff. Vehicle and payload remain healthy

The vehicle and payload for the COSMO-SkyMed Second Generation mission remain healthy.

CapabilityValue 2.3Dec 28, 2025RT by @GewoonLukas_: Standing down from today’s launch of the COSMO-SkyMed Second Generation mission to troubleshoot a ground systems issue. Now targeting Sunday, December 28 for liftoff. Vehicle and payload remain healthy

The launch of the COSMO-SkyMed Second Generation mission has been postponed to troubleshoot a ground systems issue.

PlanValue 4.0Dec 28, 2025RT by @GewoonLukas_: Standing down from today’s launch of the COSMO-SkyMed Second Generation mission to troubleshoot a ground systems issue. Now targeting Sunday, December 28 for liftoff. Vehicle and payload remain healthy

The COSMO-SkyMed Second Generation mission is now targeting December 28 for liftoff.

PlanValue 4.0Dec 28, 2025RT by @GewoonLukas_: Standing down from today’s launch of the COSMO-SkyMed Second Generation mission to troubleshoot a ground systems issue. Now targeting Sunday, December 28 for liftoff. Vehicle and payload remain healthy

COSMO-SkyMed FM3 was developed by the Italian Space Agency (ASI) and the Italian Ministry of Defense.

RelationshipsGeneralValue 3.0Dec 27, 2025RT by @GewoonLukas_: Countdown iniziato! Il satellite italiano COSMO-SkyMed FM3 di ASI e @MinisteroDifesa è pronto al lancio: nuova tecnologia radar sviluppata grazie all’industria nazionale garantirà prestazioni avanzate nell’Osservazione della Terra Live qui: https://x.com/i/broadcasts/1dRKZaOaYyaxB #GoCOSMOSkyMed

Liftoff for the COSMO-SkyMed Second Generation mission is scheduled for 6:09 p.m. PT.

PlanValue 4.0Dec 27, 2025SpaceX (@SpaceX)

The launch of the COSMO-SkyMed Second Generation mission is scheduled for 6:09 p.m. PT.

PlanValue 4.0Dec 27, 2025RT by @GewoonLukas_: Falcon 9 is vertical at pad 4E in California ahead of today’s launch of the @ASI_Spazio COSMO-SkyMed Second Generation mission. Teams are keeping an eye on winds ahead of liftoff at 6:09 p.m. PT → http://spacex.com/launches/cosmo-skymedfm3