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FORMOSAT 5

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Earth ObservationLEOCOSPAR 2017-049ALaunched 8/24/2017
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Mission & Launch
Launch Mission
Formosat-5
Launch Vehicle
Falcon 9 FT3
Launch Date
8/24/2017
Orbit & Mass
Orbit Class
LEO
Altitude
719.5 km
Inclination
98.3 deg
Dry Mass
445 kg
Total Mass
525 kg
Payload Classification
Mission Type
Earth Observation
Payload Category
IMG/SCI
Payload Class
C
Organizations
Operator
National Space Organization
Manufacturer
National Space Organization
Registry
COSPAR ID
2017-049A
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Mentions
2
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U.S.–Taiwan collaboration in space has included the construction and launch of FORMOSAT-1, FORMOSAT-5, and the FORMOSAT-7 six-satellite constellation.

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U.S.-Taiwan collaboration in outer space has included the construction and launch of FORMOSAT-1, FORMOSAT-5, and the FORMOSAT-7 six-satellite constellation.

RelationshipsCapabilityPlanValue 4.0Jul 14, 2025Taiwan’s satellites: A lawfare vulnerability and an option to cure and enhance deterrence against the PRC (part 3)