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Athena I | Formosat-1
Athena I | Formosat-1 launched on Wed, Jan 27, 1999, 12:34 AM UTC — a Lockheed Martin mission.
Launch SuccessfulLockheed Martin
Lifted offNET Jan 1999
NET Wed, Jan 27, 1999, 12:34 AM UTC
Mission profile
The flight at a glance
Athena IVehicle
Lockheed MartinProvider
Space Launch Complex 46Pad
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USALocation
Earth ScienceMission type
Low Earth OrbitOrbit
Flight simulation
Ascent to orbit
A representative gravity-turn climb for Athena I to Low Earth Orbit. Illustrative model — not this mission’s live telemetry.
Mission timeT+0:00
Altitude0.0 km
Velocity0.00 km/s
PhaseLiftoff
T+0:00 / 8:00
SimulatedRepresentative Athena I ascent profile — illustrative model, not this mission’s live telemetry.
The mission
Formosat-1
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.
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Frequently asked
What time does Athena I | Formosat-1 launch?
Athena I | Formosat-1 is scheduled to lift off Wed, Jan 27, 1999, 12:34 AM UTC.
Where can I watch Athena I | Formosat-1?
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Who is launching Athena I | Formosat-1?
Athena I | Formosat-1 is an Lockheed Martin mission flying on a Athena I.
Where does Athena I | Formosat-1 launch from?
It lifts off from Space Launch Complex 46, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.