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FACSAT

retired
Earth ObservationLEOCOSPAR 2018-096CLaunched 11/29/2018
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Mission & Launch
Launch Mission
HySIS/Cubesats
Launch Vehicle
PSLV CA
Launch Date
11/29/2018
Last Contact
6/3/2023
Orbit & Mass
Orbit Class
LEO
Altitude
487.5 km
Inclination
97.48 deg
Dry Mass
3 kg
Total Mass
3 kg
Payload Classification
Mission Type
Earth Observation
Payload Category
IMG
Payload Class
D
Organizations
Operator
CODALTEC (Colombian Air Force)
Manufacturer
GomSpace
Registry
COSPAR ID
2018-096C
UN Registration
ST/SG/SER.E/885
Track
Mentions
25
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The COLAF–GomSpace partnership has delivered two active satellites, FACSAT-1 and FACSAT-2.

RelationshipsGeneralValue 4.2Nov 30, 2023COLAF and GomSpace Extend Collaboration to Enhance Colombian Space Capabilities
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FACSAT-1 was launched in November 2018 and has captured over 3,000 images.

GeneralPlanCapabilityValue 4.0Nov 30, 2023COLAF and GomSpace Extend Collaboration to Enhance Colombian Space Capabilities

The COLAF–GomSpace partnership has delivered two active satellites, FACSAT-1 and FACSAT-2.

RelationshipsValue 4.0Nov 28, 2023COLAF + GomSpace extend collaborative endeavors

FACSAT-1 was launched in November 2018.

PlanValue 4.0Nov 28, 2023COLAF + GomSpace extend collaborative endeavors

The COLAF–GomSpace partnership has delivered two active satellites, FACSAT-1 and FACSAT-2.

RelationshipsGeneralValue 4.0Nov 22, 2023COLAF and GomSpace extend collaborative endeavours, elevating Colombian space competences at a contr

FACSAT-1 was launched in November 2018.

PlanValue 3.8Nov 22, 2023COLAF and GomSpace extend collaborative endeavours, elevating Colombian space competences at a contr

GomSpace provided the FACSAT-2 (6U) satellite for the Colombian Air Force on Transporter-7 using a GomSpace bus.

RelationshipsPlanCapabilityValue 4.0Apr 16, 2023UPDATE 5: SpaceX’s beauty in the night as Transporter 7 launches

FACSAT-2, dubbed “Chiribiquete”, is a 6U Earth observation satellite built by GomSpace and was deployed using an EXOpod Nova for the Colombian Air Force.

CapabilityRelationshipsValue 4.5Apr 15, 2023A Transporter-7 accomplishment: Exolaunch’s 21 smallsat rideshares deployed

GomSpace will deliver the work under the FACSAT-2 contract in 2022.

RelationshipsPlanValue 4.0Dec 14, 2021GomSpace + Colombian Air Force To Continue The FACTSAT-2 Satellite Mission

GomSpace signed a second FACSAT-2 contract to support advanced science and technology activities that will enhance the satellite capabilities of the Colombian Air Force.

RelationshipsCapabilityGeneralValue 4.2Jan 3, 2021GomSpace’s Contract Enhances Colombian Air Force and CODALTEC’s Satellite Capabilities

Under the FACSAT-1 program, a Colombian 3U satellite was launched in 2018 and is in continued operation by the Colombian Air Force (FAC).

GeneralCapabilityValue 4.0Jan 3, 2021GomSpace’s Contract Enhances Colombian Air Force and CODALTEC’s Satellite Capabilities

The FACSAT-2 program will build on the collaboration and local capability developed during the FACSAT-1 program.

PlanCapabilityGeneralValue 2.8Jan 3, 2021GomSpace’s Contract Enhances Colombian Air Force and CODALTEC’s Satellite Capabilities

The FACSAT-2 contract will be delivered during the second half of 2021.

PlanRelationshipsValue 4.0Jan 3, 2021GomSpace’s Contract Enhances Colombian Air Force and CODALTEC’s Satellite Capabilities

The present FACSAT-2 contract is an add-on to a contract announced in October 2020.

RelationshipsValue 3.5Jan 3, 2021GomSpace’s Contract Enhances Colombian Air Force and CODALTEC’s Satellite Capabilities

GomSpace signed a second FACSAT-2 contract to support advanced science and technology activities to enhance the satellite capabilities of the Colombian Air Force.

RelationshipsCapabilityValue 4.2Dec 22, 2020GomSpace signs a three-party cooperation contract to develop science and technology activities with

The present FACSAT-2 contract serves as an add-on to a contract announced in October 2020.

RelationshipsPlanValue 3.0Dec 22, 2020GomSpace signs a three-party cooperation contract to develop science and technology activities with

The Colombian 3U FACSAT-1 satellite launched in 2018 remains in operation by the Colombian Air Force.

CapabilityGeneralValue 3.5Dec 22, 2020GomSpace signs a three-party cooperation contract to develop science and technology activities with

The FACSAT-2 contract will be delivered during the second half of 2021.

RelationshipsPlanValue 4.0Dec 22, 2020GomSpace signs a three-party cooperation contract to develop science and technology activities with

The FACSAT-2 program will build on local capability developed during the FACSAT-1 program under which a Colombian 3U satellite was launched in 2018.

PlanCapabilityValue 3.5Dec 22, 2020GomSpace signs a three-party cooperation contract to develop science and technology activities with

The FACSAT-1 program produced a Colombian 3U satellite that was launched in 2018 and is currently in continued operation by the Colombian Air Force.

CapabilityPlanValue 4.0Nov 1, 2020The Colombian Air Force’s Second Nanosatellite Mission with GomSpace