PADAriane Launch Area 4
SITEGuiana Space Centre, French Guiana →ORBITSun-Synchronous Orbit
TYPEGovernment/Top Secret
MISSION OVERVIEW
The CSO-3 (Composante Spatiale Optique-3 satellite is the third of three new-generation high-resolution optical imaging satellites for the French military, replacing the Helios 2 spy satellite series.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Ariane 62AGENCY
ArianespaceMISSION
CSO-3
MISSION TYPE
Government/Top Secret
TARGET ORBIT
Sun-Synchronous Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Ariane Launch Area 4LAUNCH SITE
Guiana Space Centre, French GuianaCOUNTRY
FRA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMED
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: abb6612f-3fc4-4e9c-96ed-71c12f9e9086
Reported date: Mar 6, 2025 at 16:24 UTC
Last synced: 2 minutes ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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VEHICLE — Ariane 62 →
MANUFACTURER
ArianeGroup
VARIANT
62
FLIGHTS
5
SUCCESSES
5
SUCCESS RATE
100%
The Ariane 6 family is currently under development by the European Space Agency, with two variations including the Ariane 62 with two solid boosters intended for government and scientific missions.
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ARTICLES & COVERAGE
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Ariane 62 | CSO-3 launch?
The Ariane 62 | CSO-3 is scheduled for Thursday, March 6, 2025 at 4:24 PM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: SUCCESS.
What rocket is being used for CSO-3?
The Ariane 62 | CSO-3 mission uses the Ariane 62 rocket, manufactured by ArianeGroup. The Ariane 62 has flown 5 times with a 100% success rate.
Where is the Ariane 62 | CSO-3 launching from?
The launch takes place from Ariane Launch Area 4 at Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana.
What orbit is CSO-3 going to?
The CSO-3 mission is targeting Sun-Synchronous Orbit.
Who is launching CSO-3?
The Ariane 62 | CSO-3 is operated by Arianespace.
Can I watch the Ariane 62 | CSO-3 launch live?
Yes. Visit the launch detail page on Space Launch Live for embedded YouTube webcasts, replay videos, and links to live coverage from SpaceX, NASA, NASASpaceflight, and other channels.
LAUNCH TIMELINE
Mar 25, 2026 00:34 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 25, 2026 00:34 UTC
Launch date set: Mar 6, 2025 at 16:24 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Arianespace
Mar 25, 2026 00:34 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
Apr 7, 2025 13:00 UTC
Europe pursues u2018strategic autonomyu2019 amidst geopolitical shiftsAs Arianespace wrapped up the webcast of the March 6 launch of the CSO-3 French reconnaissance satellite on an Ariane 6 rocket, the broadcast aired…
SpaceNews
Mar 6, 2025 18:59 UTC
Ariane 6 Successfully Delivers French Spy Satellite to OrbitArianespace has successfully launched the CSO-3 reconnaissance satellite for the French Armed Forces aboard an Ariane 6 rocket. This marks the rocketu2019s first commercial mission…
European Spaceflight
Mar 6, 2025 18:09 UTC
Ariane 6 takes flight for the second timeEuropeu2019s newest rocket, Ariane 6, took flight for the second time from Europeu2019s Spaceport in French Guiana atu00a013:24 local time on 6 March (16:24 GMT,…
ESA
Mar 6, 2025 18:09 UTC
Ariane 6 takes flight for the second timeEuropeu2019s newest rocket, Ariane 6, took flight for the second time from Europeu2019s Spaceport in French Guiana atu00a013:24 local time on 6 March (16:24 GMT,…
ESA
Jan 28, 2025 07:56 UTC
Arianespace to Launch Second Ariane 6 Rocket on 26 FebruaryArianespace has announced that the second flight of the Ariane 6 rocket will take place on 26 February at 5:24 PM CET (1:24 PM local…
European Spaceflight
Jan 17, 2025 10:43 UTC
Second Ariane 6 Rocket Takes Shape as Spy Satellite Payload ArrivesArianeGroup has shared that the core stage and two boosters for the second flight of the Ariane 6 rocket have been assembled on the ELA4…
European Spaceflight
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