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COSMO-SkyMed

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SpaceX launched the third satellite in Italy’s Cosmo-SkyMed second generation constellation on January 2.

Mentioned as: COSMO-SkyMedNarrative GeneralJan 4, 2026Latest News

Cosmo-SkyMed is a dual-use Earth Observation constellation.

Mentioned as: COSMO-SkyMedNarrative GeneralJan 4, 2026Latest News

Cosmo-SkyMed stands for Constellation of Satellites for the Mediterranean basin Observation.

Mentioned as: COSMO-SkyMedNarrative GeneralJan 4, 2026Latest News

The third satellite of the COSMO-SkyMed Second Generation constellation was successfully launched on January 3, 2026, at 2:09 AM UTC from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.

Mentioned as: COSMO-SkyMedOrg RelationshipJan 3, 2026Third COSMO-SkyMed Second Generation Satellite Reaches Orbit via SpaceX Falcon 9

The launch that was spotted is COSMO-SkyMed.

Mentioned as: COSMO-SkyMedNarrative GeneralJan 3, 2026RT by @Cosmic_Penguin: Falcon 9 launch spotted from my backyard in Cave Creek, Arizona. Anyone else catch this launch? 🚀 COSMO-SkyMed

Falcon 9 is launching the COSMO-SkyMed Second Generation mission from California.

Mentioned as: COSMO-SkyMedNarrative GeneralJan 3, 2026RT by @Cosmic_Penguin: T-1 hour until Falcon 9’s launch of the @ASI_Spazio COSMO-SkyMed Second Generation mission from California. The live mission webcast will begin about 15 minutes prior to liftoff → http://x.com/i/broadcasts/1zqKVdlVyaYJB

COSMO-SkyMed Second Generation Mission is associated with SpaceX.

Mentioned as: COSMO-SkyMedNarrative GeneralJan 3, 2026RT by @Cosmic_Penguin: First image of 2026 with my new R6 Mark III ! 😍 Packed up and traveled two hours out of San Antonio, TX to witness my first Falcon 9 plume. COSMO-SkyMed Second Generation Mission @SpaceX @elonmusk @LaunchHeavenX

The COSMO-SkyMed Second Generation satellite was built by Thales Alenia Space for the Italian Space Agency and the Italian Ministry of Defense.

Mentioned as: COSMO-SkyMedNarrative GeneralJan 3, 2026Third COSMO-SkyMed Second Generation Satellite Reaches Orbit via SpaceX Falcon 9

COSMO-SkyMed FM3 will enhance Italy's national capabilities for data acquisition related to security, emergencies, research, and monitoring.

Mentioned as: COSMO-SkyMedNarrative GeneralJan 3, 2026RT by @Cosmic_Penguin: Liftoff for COSMO-SkyMed FM3! The Second Generation satellite by ASI and @MinisteroDifesa will strengthen Italy’s national capability to acquire data for security, emergencies, research, and monitoring with state-of-the-art radar technologies developed in Italy. #GoCOSMOSkyMed

Falcon 9 launched the COSMO-SkyMed Second Generation satellite to orbit from California.

Mentioned as: COSMO-SkyMedNarrative GeneralJan 3, 2026RT by @GewoonLukas_: Falcon 9 launches the @ASI_Spazio COSMO-SkyMed Second Generation to orbit from California

The COSMO-SkyMed Second Generation system supports applications including environmental monitoring, disaster response, and national security operations.

Mentioned as: COSMO-SkyMedNarrative GeneralJan 3, 2026Third COSMO-SkyMed Second Generation Satellite Reaches Orbit via SpaceX Falcon 9

The liftoff of the Cosmo-SkyMed Second Generation satellite is set for 6:09 p.m. PST (9:09 p.m. EST / 0209 UTC).

Mentioned as: COSMO-SkyMedNarrative GeneralJan 3, 2026RT by @Cosmic_Penguin: SpaceX is now fueling its Falcon 9 rocket at pad 4E at Vandenberg Space Force Base. Liftoff of the Cosmo-SkyMed Second Generation satellite is set for 6:09 p.m. PST (9:09 p.m. EST / 0209 UTC). Watch live: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_0BDH2QK7M

Falcon 9 launched the COSMO-SkyMed Second Generation mission to orbit.

Mentioned as: COSMO-SkyMedNarrative GeneralJan 3, 2026RT by @Cosmic_Penguin: Watch Falcon 9 launch the @ASI_Spazio COSMO-SkyMed Second Generation mission to orbit https://x.com/i/broadcasts/1zqKVdlVyaYJB

The COSMO-SkyMed FM3 satellite has successfully launched.

Mentioned as: COSMO-SkyMedNarrative GeneralJan 3, 2026RT by @Cosmic_Penguin: Liftoff for COSMO-SkyMed FM3! The Second Generation satellite by ASI and @MinisteroDifesa will strengthen Italy’s national capability to acquire data for security, emergencies, research, and monitoring with state-of-the-art radar technologies developed in Italy. #GoCOSMOSkyMed

The final configuration of the COSMO-SkyMed Second Generation system will feature four satellites phased in the same orbital plane.

Mentioned as: COSMO-SkyMedNarrative GeneralJan 3, 2026Third COSMO-SkyMed Second Generation Satellite Reaches Orbit via SpaceX Falcon 9

COSMO-SkyMed FM3 is a Second Generation satellite developed by ASI and the Italian Ministry of Defense.

Mentioned as: COSMO-SkyMedNarrative GeneralJan 3, 2026RT by @Cosmic_Penguin: Liftoff for COSMO-SkyMed FM3! The Second Generation satellite by ASI and @MinisteroDifesa will strengthen Italy’s national capability to acquire data for security, emergencies, research, and monitoring with state-of-the-art radar technologies developed in Italy. #GoCOSMOSkyMed

The CSG satellites are based on the PRIMA platform and designed to progressively replace the first-generation COSMO-SkyMed system, which has been operational since 2007.

Mentioned as: COSMO-SkyMedOrg RelationshipJan 3, 2026Third COSMO-SkyMed Second Generation Satellite Reaches Orbit via SpaceX Falcon 9

Telespazio is responsible for the ground segment and orbital operations of the COSMO-SkyMed Second Generation system.

Mentioned as: COSMO-SkyMedNarrative GeneralJan 3, 2026Third COSMO-SkyMed Second Generation Satellite Reaches Orbit via SpaceX Falcon 9

Launch Heaven X is also associated with COSMO-SkyMed Second Generation Mission.

Mentioned as: COSMO-SkyMedNarrative GeneralJan 3, 2026RT by @Cosmic_Penguin: First image of 2026 with my new R6 Mark III ! 😍 Packed up and traveled two hours out of San Antonio, TX to witness my first Falcon 9 plume. COSMO-SkyMed Second Generation Mission @SpaceX @elonmusk @LaunchHeavenX

The deployment of COSMO-SkyMed Second Generation FM3 has been confirmed.

Mentioned as: COSMO-SkyMedNarrative GeneralJan 3, 2026RT by @GewoonLukas_: Deployment of COSMO-SkyMed Second Generation FM3 confirmed
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