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COSMO-Skymed SG FM3

Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg (United States) on January 3, 2026, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

January 3, 2026 · 02:09 UTCLaunch 2026-001Launch no. 7,179 in the log
RocketFalcon 9variant FT5
SpaceportVandenbergpad SLC4E
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencySpaceXUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
January 3, 2026, 02:09
Launch designation
2026-001
Mission
COSMO-Skymed SG FM3
Flight name
CSG 3
Vehicle flight ID
586/B1081.21 F584

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
622 km
Initial apogee
627 km
Inclination
97.9°
Payload mass to orbit
2.2 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
CSG FM32026-001ANORAD 67304Italian Defense AdministrationRadar imaging2,205 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.