FORMOSAT-8C

Liftoff Time

No Earlier Than 2027

Mission Details

FORMOSAT-8C

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The FORMOSAT-8 series are high-resolution optical Earth observation satellites by the Taiwan Space Agency (TASA). The series will consist of 6 high-resolution optical remote sensing satellites with 1 meter resolution and 2 ultra-high-resolution optical remote sensing satellites with resolution at less than 1 meter. The FORMOSAT-8 constellation can provide multiple daily re-visit capabilities and global coverage of satellite images (including stereoscopic images) to achieve real-time satellite resource requirements.

Manufacturer: TASA

Operator: TASA

Sun-Synchronous Orbit

1 Payload

400 kilograms

Rocket

Active
Vega C

Active Since 2022

European Space Agency logo

Manufacturer

ESA

Rocket

Diameter: 3.4m

Height: 35m

Payload to Orbit

LEO: 2,300 kg

Liftoff Thrust

4,500 Kilonewtons

Fairing

Diameter: 3.3m

Height: 9m

Stages

4

Launch Site

ELV

Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana, France

Fastest Turnaround

75 days