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SpaceX Launches Italy’s COSMO‑SkyMed Second Generation Satellite (Jan 2, 2026)
📅 Published 04 Jan 2026 · January 2026
SpaceX Launches Italy’s COSMO‑SkyMed Second Generation Satellite (Jan 2, 2026)
Launch Site: Vandenberg, California
Rocket: Falcon 9 (Reusable booster)
Purpose: Civil and defense applications, real-time disaster monitoring, land, maritime, strategic surveillance
Features: Upgraded SAR sensors, high-res radar imagery, all-weather, day-night imaging in LEO
Significance: First SpaceX launch of 2026, supporting global environmental and security needs
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