Orbital Sciences Corporation Formosat-2 Taurus 3210
About the Formosat-2 Mission
- Type: Earth Science
- Orbit: Medium Earth Orbit
ROCSAT 2 (Republic of China Satellite 2) is the second high-resolution Earth observation satellite for the Taiwanese National Space Program Office (NSPO) whose mission is regional remote sensing – to collect data to be used for natural disaster evaluation, agricultural applications, urban planning strategy, environmental monitoring, and ocean surveillance. In addition, the satellite's payload will include an auroral observation instrument.
Launch Pad & Location
Space Launch Complex 576E
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
The Space Launch Complex 576E launch pad has hosted 9 rocket launches, including 9 orbital launch attempts. The Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA launch site has been the location for 887 total rocket launches.
Vandenberg Space Force Base is a United States Space Force Base in Santa Barbara County, California. Established in 1941, Vandenberg Space Force Base is a space launch base, launching spacecraft from the Western Range, and also performs missile testing. The United States Space Force's Space Launch Delta 30 serves as the host delta for the base, equivalent to an Air Force air base wing. In addition to its military space launch mission, Vandenberg Space Force Base also hosts space launches for civil and commercial space entities, such as NASA and SpaceX.
Orbital Sciences Corporation Minotaur-C 3210 Rocket
American all-solid orbital launch vehicle based on a Pegasus and Peacekeeper rocket.It has been designed as a quick reaction launch vehicle, which can be launched from minimaly prepared places in a matter of a few days.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was the Orbital Sciences Corporation Minotaur-C 3210 Formosat-2 launch scheduled?
The Orbital Sciences Corporation Minotaur-C 3210 Formosat-2 launch was scheduled for:
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Where did the Orbital Sciences Corporation Minotaur-C 3210 Formosat-2 mission launch from?
The Orbital Sciences Corporation Minotaur-C 3210 rocket launched from Space Launch Complex 576E at Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA. Vandenberg Space Force Base is a United States Space Force Base in Santa Barbara County, California. Established in 1941, Vandenberg Space Force Base is a space launch base, launching spacecraft from the Western Range, and also performs missile testing. The United States Space Force's Space Launch Delta 30 serves as the host delta for the base, equivalent to an Air Force air base wing. In addition to its military space launch mission, Vandenberg Space Force Base also hosts space launches for civil and commercial space entities, such as NASA and SpaceX.
What rocket was used for the Formosat-2 mission?
The Formosat-2 mission launched aboard a Orbital Sciences Corporation Minotaur-C 3210 rocket. American all-solid orbital launch vehicle based on a Pegasus and Peacekeeper rocket.It has been designed as a quick reaction launch vehicle, which can be launched from minimaly prepared places in a matter of a few days. Detailed rocket specifications and performance data are available in the rocket details above.
What weather conditions could have delayed the Orbital Sciences Corporation Minotaur-C 3210 Formosat-2 launch?
The Orbital Sciences Corporation Minotaur-C 3210 Formosat-2 launch could have been delayed by various weather conditions including lightning within 10 nautical miles, high winds (especially upper-level winds), thick cloud layers, precipitation, and poor visibility. Weather must be favorable at the launch site, downrange landing zones, and abort landing sites.
How can I get updates if the Orbital Sciences Corporation Minotaur-C 3210 Formosat-2 launch was delayed?
This page was updated in real-time with the latest Orbital Sciences Corporation Minotaur-C 3210 launch status, including any delays or scrubs for the Formosat-2 mission. You can also check our space launch schedule for historical launch information. Our mobile app provides push notifications for instant alerts about launch status changes. Official Orbital Sciences Corporation live streams provided the most immediate range updates during the launch window.