Formosat-2
 The model of FORMOSAT-2 | |
| Names | ROCSAT-2 |
|---|---|
| Mission type | Earth observation |
| Operator | NSPO |
| COSPAR ID | 2004-018A |
| SATCAT no. | 28254 |
| Mission duration | 12 years |
| Spacecraft properties | |
| Manufacturer | NSPO |
| Launch mass | 750 kg (1,650 lb)[1] |
| Start of mission | |
| Launch date | May 19, 2004 17:47 UTC[1] |
| Rocket | Taurus XL |
| Launch site | Vandenberg Air Force Base |
| End of mission | |
| Deactivated | 19 August 2016[2] |
| Orbital parameters | |
| Reference system | Geocentric |
| Regime | Sun-synchronous |
FORMOSAT-2 (Chinese: 福爾摩沙衛星二號, formerly known as ROCSAT-2) is a decommissioned Earth observation satellite operated by the National Space Organization (NSPO) of Taiwan. It is a high-resolution photographic surveillance satellite with a daily revisit capability.[3] Images are commercially available from Astrium (formerly Spot Image).
Launch
FORMOSAT-2 was launched on May 19, 2004, 17:47 UTC from Vandenberg Air Force Base aboard a Taurus XL rocket.[1] It had been delivered to the United States in December 2003, and had a scheduled launch date on January 17, 2004.[4] The launch was continually delayed until May 2004.[5][6] FORMOSAT-2 was decommissioned in August 2016.[2]
See also
References
- ^ a b c "Rocsat 2 - NSSDC ID: 2004-018A". NASA.
- ^ a b Chen, Wei-han (22 August 2016). "Aged FORMOSAT-2 decommissioned". Taipei Times. Retrieved 22 August 2016.
- ^ "FORMOSAT-2 images". Spot Image.
- ^ Chiu, Yu-Tzu (2 December 2003). "Taiwan's new satellite on its way". Taipei Times. Retrieved 4 July 2016.
- ^ Chiu, Yu-Tzu (26 February 2004). "Postponing ROCSAT-2 launch not an election issue: NSC". Taipei Times. Retrieved 4 July 2016.
- ^ Chiu, Yu-Tzu (22 May 2004). "ROCSAT-2 gets off the ground". Taipei Times. Retrieved 4 July 2016.
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