Overview

• The Ariane 6 rocket is scheduled to launch today, March 6, 2025, at 5:24 PM Paris time from the Kourou Space Center in French Guiana.
• This mission will place the CSO-3 reconnaissance satellite into orbit, enhancing the French military's intelligence capabilities.
• The launch was delayed multiple times, most recently on March 3 due to a faulty 150-kilogram fueling valve that required repairs.
• The mission underscores Europe's push for autonomous access to space following disruptions caused by the loss of Soyuz launches after 2022.
• Arianespace has emphasized the precision required for this launch, as the satellite's orbit is critical for optimizing surveillance imagery.