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CSO 3

Ariane 62 launch from Kourou (France) on March 6, 2025, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

March 6, 2025 · 16:24 UTCLaunch 2025-044Launch no. 6,894 in the log
RocketAriane 62
SpaceportKouroupad ELA4
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyArianespaceFrance

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
March 6, 2025, 16:24
Launch designation
2025-044
Mission
CSO 3
Vehicle flight ID
VA263 (L6002)

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
300 km
Initial apogee
810 km
Inclination
97.0°
Payload mass to orbit
3.7 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
CSO-32025-044ANORAD 63156General Delegation for OrdnanceOptical imaging3,562 kgIn orbit

Source: GCAT launch list and payload catalogs, Jonathan C. McDowell (CC BY 4.0). Orbit values are the initial orbit reported for the launch.