Data Quality81%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the optical / imaging satellites category.
01 / Overview
Composante Spatiale Optique
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
2018–2025
Quantity
3
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
OPTICAL / IMAGING SATELLITES · MODERN ERA
1
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
87
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the optical / imaging satellites category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
- Satellite TypeMilitary reconnaissance
- First Launch Year2018
- OperatorCNES / DGA
- Constellation Size3
- ManufacturerAirbus Defence and Space (satellite); Thales Alenia Space; (optical payload)
- In ServiceYes
◈Orbit4MOD.4
- Orbit Type (LEO/MEO/GEO)Sun-synchronous orbit
- Altitude300 km
- Inclination98.6
- Design Life10 year
▣Platform2MOD.2
- Launch Mass3.2 kg
- Satellite BusCSO
◇Payload3MOD.3
- Primary PayloadOptical payload
- Imaging Resolution0.2 m
- Sensor TypeOptical / Infrared
◆Program2MOD.2
- Number Launched3
- First Launch2018
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2018Production started
- 2020Entered service
- 2025Production ended
8
years in service
7
years in production
3
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
OPTICAL / IMAGING SATELLITES RANKING Optical / Imaging Satellites · Modern Era
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
2OPTICAL / IMAGING SATELLITES1MODERN ERA · OPTICAL / IMAGING SATELLITES26FRANCE · ALL WEAPONS3PERFORMANCE/PRICE · OPTICAL / IMAGING SATELLITES
ⓘ Rankings are within theOptical / Imaging Satellitescategory.
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