SpaceX Kicks Off 2026 with Multiple Satellite Launches and Sightings
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SpaceX launched the Cosmo-SkyMed Second Generation Flight Model 3 satellite for Italy on January 2, 2026, using a Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg, marking the first Falcon launch in 16 days after previous delays. The satellite, designed for dual civilian and military Earth observation, will operate in a Sun-synchronous orbit and utilize synthetic aperture radar to capture images through clouds and darkness, enhancing Italy's defense and research capabilities.
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