Arianespace announces the change in the schedule for the start of Ariane 6 flight VA263 with the CSO-3 satellite satellite

Arianespace published an explanation for the upcoming start of the Ariane 6 and his passenger, the CSO-3 satellite:

Due to further processes required on site, the start VA263 is postponed. The new start date will be announced after these operations have been completed. Ariane 6 and his passenger, the CSO-3 satellite, are in stable and safe conditions.

Early David Cavaillolès, CEO of Arianespacesaid: “I am very happy to announce the date of Ariane 6's first trading flight at the office. This marks the beginning of the Ariane 6 operating phase, and it is an honor to open this new era for Arianespace. With this start to support the French defense and the ability requirements of several partnerships, Arianespace will guarantee independent access to space for France and Europe in favor of all of our fellow citizens. “

Arianespace 'Postpones' Ariane 6 Start of the French CSO-3 with operating processes

Due to the other processes required on site, the start, which is initially planned on February 26, is planned by Kourou, French Guayana.

The new start date will be announced after these operations have been completed.

Ariane 6 and his passenger, the CSO-3 satellite, are in stable and safe conditions.

CSO-3 is the third satellite in the DGA-guided music program (multinational space base image system), a constellation of three satellites that devote itself to the observation of earth for defense and security purposes.

CSO-1 and CSO-2 were both successfully started by Arianespace in 2018 and 2020.

Arianespace's Ariane 6 to start the CSO-3 satellite of the French defense procurement and the technology agency

On February 26, 2025 at 1:24 p.m. local time (4:24 p.m. UTC, 5:24 pm CET) Arianespace will start the CSO-3 satellite with Ariane 6 from the European space 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 insert its passenger, the CSO-3 satellite, in a solar synchronous orbit (SSO) at an altitude of about 800 km. Space vehicles are separated 1 hour and 6 minutes after lifting.

David Cavaillolès, CEO of Arianespacesaid: “I am very happy to announce the date of Ariane 6's first trading flight at the office. This marks the beginning of the Ariane 6 operating phase, and it is an honor to open this new era for Arianespace. With this start to support the French defense and the ability requirements of several partnerships, Arianespace will guarantee independent access to space for France and Europe in favor of all of our fellow citizens. “

CSO-3 is the third satellite in the DGA-guided music program (multinational space base image system), a constellation of three satellites that devote itself to the observation of earth for defense and security purposes.

CSO-1 and CSO-2 were both successfully started by Arianespace in 2018 and 2020.