![]() The beginning of the operational phase of the CSG system allows to ensure the full operational continuity of the entire COSMO-SkyMed mission, which has been in-orbit for over 10 years, and will increase its overall capabilities. The system configuration has been operational since January 18 th, 2021, with the first of four satellites. The COSMO-SkyMed Second Generation satellites, same as the first-generation ones, are satellites for Earth observation equipped with state-of-the-art engineering technologies and solutions, which further enhance the Italian leadership in this industry and promote the expansion of international strategic partnerships. Moreover, other future launch opportunities for ASI missions with VEGA-C are under discussion, confirming Arianespace as a key partner for the Agency. In line with its long-lasting support ensured to the European launch industry, ASI confirmed its trust in Arianespace and VEGA-C capabilities by contracting the launch of the CSG-3 satellite, planned for 2024. Since Arianespace backlog was already full on Soyuz and Ariane systems in 2021, it was not possible to have a European back-up solution compliant with the CSG-2 schedule, thus an alternative solution with the US provider SPACE X has been adopted allowing to keep the CSG-2 launch within the current year. The delays, postponing the VEGA-C Maiden Flight to Q1 2022, with a consequent tight schedule of launches in 2022, made the launch period of CSG-2 no longer compatible with the needs of the COSMO Mission. ![]() The second COSMO SkyMed Second Generation satellite (CSG-2) was planned to be launched with VEGA-C within 2021, but the launcher development has been impacted by the VV15 and VV17 failures and, above all, by the COVID pandemic. The first COSMO-SkyMed Second Generation satellite, the advanced version of the first system, was launched on December 18 th, 2019, and is now operational. The first-generation system was completed on November 5 th, 2010 (November 6 th in Italy) with the launch of the fourth and last satellite, still from the U.S. The third satellite departed on October 25 th, 2008. base of Vandenberg, California, from where also the second satellite departed on December 9 th of the same year. The first satellite of the COSMO-SkyMed constellation was launched on June 7 th, 2007, from the U.S. To support users in their use of the new COSMO-SkyMed portal, the Mission and Products Description and the guide for registration and use have been created.Ĭommercial users can request COSMO-SkyMed data through the e-Geos web site.
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