MilitaryCSO-2
UAV / Droneconfirmed
CSO-2 is the second of three high-resolution optical reconnaissance satellites developed for the French military. It is designed to provide very high-resolution imagery for intelligence and operational needs, operating in a sun-synchronous orbit.
Specifications
| Type | UAV / Drone |
| Origin | France |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Defence and Space / Thales Alenia Space |
| Introduced | 2020 |
| Status | In service |
| Speed | 27,000 km/h |
| Weight | 3.5 t |
History
Developed in France by Airbus Defence and Space and Thales Alenia Space in 2020, it is part of a constellation designed to enhance France's independent space-based intelligence capabilities.
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| France | (ISR) | confirmed |
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