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Formosat-1
Athena ILockheed MartinSpace Launch Complex 46
Wednesday, January 27, 1999 · 12:34 AM UTCAdd to Calendar
This mission is complete.
Mission Brief
The mission objective of ROCSAT-1 (Republic of China Satellite 1) is to develop, launch, and operate a low earth orbit satellite, and to conduct three scientific and technology experiments in the areas of ocean color imaging, space telecommunication, and solar-terrestrial physics.
PayloadFormosat-1
OrbitLow Earth Orbit
CustomerLockheed Martin
Stages0
PadSpace Launch Complex 46, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
Mission Timeline
14 / 14100%Site lock
Launch Site
Space Launch Complex 46, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
28.458°N, 80.528°W
Schedule History
No delays or schedule changes recorded.
