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CSO-3

Historical record

CSO-3 (NORAD 63156, COSPAR 2025-044A) is a historical F catalogue entry no longer tracked in the live catalogue, launched on 6 Mar 2025 on the CSO 3 mission. It was operated by DGA / CNES as part of the CSO programme. The spacecraft was built by ADST on the Astrosat-1000 bus, with a mass of 3,562 kg. Historical record from Orbital Radar's satellite archive, cross-referenced with the live satellite catalogue.

2025
launched
1
year on orbit
3,562
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched6 Mar 2025 · on the CSO 3 mission

Specifications

NORAD ID63156
COSPAR2025-044A
TypeSatellite
OperatorDGA / CNES
Country / StateF
ManufacturerADST
BusAstrosat-1000
Mass3,562 kg (2,500 kg dry)
ProgrammeCSO
CategoryIMG*
OrbitLEO (LEO/S)
Altitude801 × 804 km
Inclination98.6°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to CSO-3?

CSO-3 is a historical catalogue entry from a 2025 launch. It is not currently tracked in the live catalogue — typically meaning it has decayed, been retired, or its tracking elements have lapsed.

Who operated and built CSO-3?

CSO-3 was operated by DGA / CNES and built by ADST (F).

Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.