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FORMOSAT-5 is an Earth-observation satellite developed and operated by Taiwan's National Space Organization, known as NSPO. Launched in 2017 aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9, it was Taiwan's first remote-sensing satellite developed domestically. Its optical payload provides panchromatic imagery with a stated resolution of about two metres, making the spacecraft useful for mapping, environmental observation, and other civilian remote-sensing applications.
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What is FORMOSAT-5?
FORMOSAT-5 is a Taiwanese Earth-observation satellite developed and operated by Taiwan's National Space Organization, or NSPO. It carries an optical remote-sensing payload for imaging Earth.
When was FORMOSAT-5 launched?
It was launched in August 2017 aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9. The launch took place from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California.
Why is FORMOSAT-5 important to Taiwan?
It was Taiwan's first remote-sensing satellite developed domestically. The mission demonstrated Taiwan's own spacecraft and Earth-imaging capabilities under NSPO.
What does FORMOSAT-5's optical payload do?
Its Remote Sensing Instrument provides panchromatic Earth imagery. Panchromatic imaging records a broad black-and-white band, which is useful for mapping and observing surface features.
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