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Formosat-1

Athena ILockheed MartinSpace Launch Complex 46
Wednesday, January 27, 1999 · 12:34 AM UTC

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
StagesUnknown
PadSpace Launch Complex 46, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA

Mission Timeline

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Ground vector

Launch site

Site locked

Space Launch Complex 46

Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA

Global range
SITE LOCK
Latitude
28.458°N
Longitude
80.528°W

Range Weather

Launch commit criteria

Clear
Watch
TrackingNo active constraints
Weather Rules

Tracking no weather issues at this time.

Primary concern
No weather issues
Rule count
0
Temperature
Not reported
Surface wind
Not reported
Window

12:34 AM UTC - 12:34 AM UTC

Vehicle

Athena I

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HeightN/A
LEO PayloadN/A
Launches80
Successes77

Provider

Lockheed Martin

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Schedule History

No meaningful launch-time or status changes recorded.