Arianespace’s Ariane 6 to launch the French Defense Procurement and Technology Agency’s CSO-3 satellite – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2025-01-30 00:00
Arianespace will launch the CSO-3 satellite with Ariane 6 from Europe’s Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana. The mission, called VA263, will be the first commercial flight for Ariane 6. CSO-3 is the third satellite in the DGA-led MUSIS program.
SpaceX to launch Maxar’s Worldview Legion 5 and 6 on Monday – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2025-01-30 00:00
SpaceX’s Falcon 9 is scheduled to launch Maxar’s WorldView Legion 5 and 6 on Monday. WorldView Legion is a constellation of Earth observation satellites built and operated by Maxar. Constellation is planned to consist of 6 satellites in both polar and mid-inclination orbits, providing 30 cm-class resolution.
Rocket Lab’s launch of IoT 4 You and Me (Kinéis 16-20) scheduled February 4 – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2025-01-30 00:00
Rocket Lab will launch ‘IOT 4 You and Me’ mission on February 4th NZDT. Launch will take place from Rocket Lab’s private orbital launch site, Launch Complex 1, in New Zealand. Mission is the fourth of five dedicated Electron launches booked by Kinéis in a multi-launch contract.
Blue Origin’s New Shepard NS-29 now moved to Tuesday – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2025-01-30 00:00
The New Shepard NS-29 will simulate the Moon’s gravity and fly 30 payloads, all but one of which is focused on testing lunar-related technologies. The payloads will experience at least two minutes of lunar gravity forces, a first for New Shepard and made possible in part through support from NASA. Proving out these technologies at lower cost is another step toward Blue Origin’s mission to lower the cost of access to space for the benefit of Earth.