About FORMOSAT 5
Group: 3 satellites
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Altitude History
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Two-Line Element Set
1 42920U 17049A 26061.15520429 .00000228 00000-0 68959-4 0 9994
2 42920 98.2325 138.8256 0012044 57.8998 302.3365 14.50816404451159
Epoch: Mar 2, 2026 •
Age: 13 hours
Current Status
Altitude 740.9 km
Velocity 7.48 km/s
Sub-Earth Point -42.90°S,
144.7°E
Launch Date Aug 24, 2017
Age 8.5 years
Type other
Technical Details
Classification Payload
Mass 525.00 kg
Dry Mass 445.00 kg
Total Mass 525.00 kg
Length 3.00 m
Diameter 1.20 m
Span 4.50 m
Shape Oct cyl+2 pan
Manufacturer NSPO
Phase Status In Orbit
Owner/State NSPO/TW
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