CSO-3 – Ariane 62 (VA263 / FM2) – Куру ELA-4 – 06.03.2025 16:24 UTC

[zandr]

https://nextspaceflight.com/launches/details/917

CSO-3
Launch Time
NET Feb 25, 2025
Originally intended to launch on the Russian Soyuz launch vehicle, due to geopolitical factors this is no longer an option. CNES & DGA instead opted to launch aboard Ariane 62.

Rocket  Ariane 62
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Mission Details
CSO-3
The French CSO (Composante Spatiale Optique) high-resolution reconnaissance satellites are the optical space component of the MUSIS program that will replace the current Hélios 2 military observation satellites.
CNES, the French space agency, has notified Astrium that the DGA (Direction Générale de l'Armement), the French arms procurement agency, has awarded the company a 795€ million contract for two satellites for the CSO program. The contract also includes an option for a third satellite.
As the prime contractor for the CSO satellites programme, Astrium will provide the agile platform and avionics, and will also be responsible for the integration work, testing, and delivery of the satellites to CNES. Thales Alenia Space will provide Astrium with very high-resolution optical instruments.
Payloads: 1    Total Mass: 3,655.0 kg    Sun-Synchronous Orbit

Location
ELA-4, Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana, France

[zandr]

Первую ступень и два боковых твердотопливных ускорителя P120 ракеты Ariane 6 собрали для второго ее пуска. Об этом со ссылкой на компанию ArianeGroup сообщает издание European Spaceflight.

Сборка ракеты ведется на стартовой площадке ELA4 в Гвианском космическом центре. Полезная нагрузка для пуска — французский разведывательный спутник CSO-3 — уже прибыла в аэропорт во Французской Гвиане и доставлена на космодром.

В ArianeGroup пообещали объявить дату второго запуска ракеты Ariane 6 в ближайшее время.

[zandr]

https://x.com/Arianespace/status/1884152417383768289

Arianespace  @Arianespace
Calendars out for #Arianespace's upcoming launch! #VA263
On February 26, Arianespace will launch the CSO-3 satellite for @DGA & @CNES on behalf of the French Air and Space Force's Space Command (CDE), with #Ariane6.
Launch details available here: https://newsroom.arianespace.com/the-cso-3-satellite-launch-by-arianespace-for-frances-dga-and-cnes-on-behalf-of-the-french-air-and-space-forces-space-command-cde-is-scheduled-for-february-26-2025?lang=eng

[zandr]

По ссылке

On February 26, 2025 at 1:24 p.m. local time (4:24 p.m. UTC, 5:24 p.m. CET), Arianespace will launch the CSO-3 satellite with Ariane 6 from Europe's Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana. The mission, called VA263, will be the first commercial flight for Ariane 6, the new European heavy-lift launcher. It will place its passenger, the CSO-3 satellite, into Sun-Synchronous Orbit (SSO) at an altitude of around 800 km. Spacecraft separation will occur 1 hour and 6 minutes after lift-off.

David Cavaillolès, CEO of Arianespace, said: "I am very pleased to announce the date of Ariane 6's first commercial flight as I take up office. This marks the start of the Ariane 6 operating phase, and it's an honor to open this new era for Arianespace. With this launch in support of French defense and the capability requirements of several partner nations, Arianespace will guarantee independent access to space for France and Europe, for the benefit of all our fellow citizens."

CSO-3 is the third satellite in the DGA-led MUSIS program (Multinational Space-based Imaging System), a constellation of three satellites dedicated to Earth observation for defense and security purposes...

[nmaxx]

В конце февраля компания Arianespace планирует выполнить пуск РН Ariane-6
с французским разведывательным спутником CSO-3,
который станет первой эксплуатационной миссией новой европейской ракеты, совершившей свой первый полёт в минувшем году.
Этот пуск также станет первым для нового генерального директора компании Arianespace Дэвида Кавайолеса.
Всего на 2025 г. запланированы пять пусков РН Ariane-6.
Четыре из них запланированы на вторую половину года.
Целевая частота запусков этого носителя - 9-10 в год.

t.me/zheleznyakov_spaceera/5254

[zandr]

https://x.com/Arianespace/status/1890423856445141494

Arianespace  @Arianespace
Proud to reveal the official CSO-3 mission patch ahead of its   on #Ariane6!
Every mission is unique. Its patch is a symbol of its identity. Inspired by precision & innovation, this design reflects our passion for #space exploration & cutting-edge tech.
Feb. 26th! #VA263

[zandr]

https://x.com/Arianespace/status/1892881547314815459

Arianespace  @Arianespace
(1/2) Flight #VA263: New launch date to be confirmed soon
Due to further operations needed on a ground means, the launch initially planned on February 26 from Kourou, French Guiana, is postponed.
The new launch date will be announced following the completion of these operations
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(2/2) Flight #VA263: New launch date to be confirmed soon
Ariane 6 and its passenger, the CSO-3 satellite, are in stable and safe conditions.

Для неких дополнительных операций запуск отложен.
Новую дату объявят позже.

[zandr]

https://x.com/Arianespace/status/1894446551637840273

Arianespace  @Arianespace
Flight #VA263 now scheduled on March 3, 2025
The additional operations on the ground means are now completed, authorizing #Arianespace to launch on March 3 at 1:24 pm local time in Kourou, French Guiana (4:24 pm UTC).
Ariane 6 & CSO-3 satellite are in stable & safe conditions.

[ТТоварищ]

Трансляция

On March 3, 2025 at 1:24 p.m. local time (4:24 p.m. UTC, 5:24 p.m. CET), Arianespace will launch the CSO-3 satellite with Ariane 6 from Europe's Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana. The mission, called VA263, will be the first commercial flight for Ariane 6, the new European heavy-lift launcher. It will place its passenger, the CSO-3 satellite, into Sun-Synchronous Orbit (SSO) at an altitude of around 800 km. Spacecraft separation will occur 1 hour and 6 minutes after lift-off.

David Cavaillolès, CEO of Arianespace, said: "I am very pleased to announce the date of Ariane 6's first commercial flight as I take up office. This marks the start of the Ariane 6 operating phase, and it's an honor to open this new era for Arianespace. With this launch in support of French defense and the capability requirements of several partner nations, Arianespace will guarantee independent access to space for France and Europe, for the benefit of all our fellow citizens."

CSO-3 is the third satellite in the DGA-led MUSIS program (Multinational Space-based Imaging System), a constellation of three satellites dedicated to Earth observation for defense and security purposes.

CSO-1 and CSO-2 were both successfully launched by Arianespace, respectively in 2018 and 2020.

The VA263 launch at a glance:

352nd launch by Arianespace
2ndAriane 6 launch and 1st commercial flight
3rd CSO satellite launched by Arianespace, completing the CSO system
46th satellite launched for the CNES and DGA
59th defense satellite launched
145th spacecraft built by Airbus Defence and Space launched by Arianespace

[zandr]

https://x.com/Arianespace/status/1896552481901220335

Arianespace  @Arianespace
In a few hours we are #live from @EuropeSpacePort for Flight #VA263 with CSO-3 satellite on board #Ariane6
See you on #RoadtoSpace!  https://arianespace.com/road-to-space
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Arianespace launching CSO-3 satellite for @DGA & @CNES, with Ariane 6.

[ТТоварищ]

20 минут до пуска

[zandr]

Отмена.
Не сегодня 

[zandr]

https://x.com/GewoonLukas_/status/1896597244075536837

Lukas C. H.  @GewoonLukas_
The 2nd Ariane 6 launch, VA263, carrying the French CSO-3 spy satellite has been scrubbed for today. Arianespace has not yet provided an update why, however the "Ensemble De Lancement" (launchpad) turned red on the status panel shortly before the scrub was called.

[zandr]

Arianespace  @Arianespace
(1/2) Flight VA263: Postponement of the launch
Due to further operations needed on a ground means interfacing with the launcher, the launch is postponed.
The new launch date will be announced following the completion of these operations.
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(2/2) Flight VA263: Postponement of the launch
Ariane 6 and its passenger, the CSO-3 satellite, are in stable and safe conditions.

Потребовались доп.операции на наземке.

[A.E]

the "Ensemble De Lancement" (launchpad) turned red on the status panel 

"Без ансамбля...."© 

[zandr]

https://nextspaceflight.com/launches/details/917

CSO-3
Launch Time
Wed Mar 5, 2025 19:24 GMT+3

[Nicolas Pillet]

Это полёт VA263, а не VA262.

[zandr]

https://x.com/Arianespace/status/1897076016381854143

Arianespace  @Arianespace
Flight #VA263 now scheduled on March 6, 2025
The investigations carried out on the ground means interfacing with the launcher following the launch attempt on March 3, now enable Arianespace to target a launch on March 6 at 1:24 pm local time in Kourou French Guiana (4:24 pm UTC)


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Flight #VA263 now scheduled on March 6, 2025
Ariane 6 and its passenger, the CSO-3 satellite, are in stable and safe conditions.

На завтра.

[zandr]

https://x.com/Arianespace/status/1897638489589461446

Arianespace  @Arianespace
In a few hours we are #live from @EuropeSpacePort for Flight #VA263 with CSO-3 satellite on board #Ariane6
See you on #RoadtoSpace!
English: https://arianespace.com/road-to-space

[zandr]

Пара часов до пуска.