MilitaryCSO-1
Satelliteconfirmed
Composante Spatiale Optique (CSO; English: Optical Space Component) is a French military Reconnaissance satellite program of third generation. It replaces the Helios 2 satellites. It is sometimes referred to as the MUltinational Space-based Imaging System for Surveillance, Reconnaissance and Observation (MUSIS program).
Specifications
| Type | Satellite |
| Origin | France |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Defence and Space (satellite), Thales Alenia Space, (optical payload) |
| Introduced | 2023 |
| Status | In service |
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| France | (ISR) | confirmed |
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