About FORMOSAT 5
Group: 3 satellites
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Altitude History
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Two-Line Element Set
1 42920U 17049A 26014.25698998 .00000140 00000-0 46569-4 0 9996
2 42920 98.2411 92.9140 0010702 192.0914 168.0026 14.50783313444353
Epoch: Jan 14, 2026 •
Age: 10 hours
Current Status
Altitude 736.1 km
Velocity 7.49 km/s
Sub-Earth Point 44.58°N,
86.43°E
Launch Date Aug 24, 2017
Age 8.3 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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