MISSION OVERVIEW
The mission objective of ROCSAT-1 (Republic of China Satellite 1) is to develop, launch, and operate a low earth orbit satellite, and to conduct three scientific and technology experiments in the areas of ocean color imaging, space telecommunication, and solar-terrestrial physics.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Athena I
AGENCY
Lockheed MartinMISSION
Formosat-1
MISSION TYPE
Earth Science
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Space Launch Complex 46LAUNCH SITE
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USACOUNTRY
USA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: ecef37b3-2e0f-4aed-a6c7-83ec526f3f64
Reported date: Jan 27, 1999 at 00:34 UTC
Last synced: 1 hour ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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VEHICLE
MANUFACTURER
Lockheed Martin
VARIANT
I
FLIGHTS
4
SUCCESSES
3
SUCCESS RATE
75%
The Athena I, known as the Lockheed Launch Vehicle (LLV) at the time of its first flight and Lockheed Martin Launch Vehicle (LMLV) at the time of its second flight, is an American small expendable launch system which was used for four launches between 1995 and 2001. It is a member of the Athena family of rockets, along with the larger Athena II.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Athena I | Formosat-1 launch?
The Athena I | Formosat-1 is scheduled for Wednesday, January 27, 1999 at 12:34 AM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: SUCCESS.
What rocket is being used for Formosat-1?
The Athena I | Formosat-1 mission uses the Athena I rocket, manufactured by Lockheed Martin. The Athena I has flown 4 times with a 75% success rate.
Where is the Athena I | Formosat-1 launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 46 at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.
What orbit is Formosat-1 going to?
The Formosat-1 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Formosat-1?
The Athena I | Formosat-1 is operated by Lockheed Martin.
Can I watch the Athena I | Formosat-1 launch live?
Yes. Visit the launch detail page on Space Launch Live for embedded YouTube webcasts, replay videos, and links to live coverage from SpaceX, NASA, NASASpaceflight, and other channels.
LAUNCH TIMELINE
Mar 29, 2026 01:16 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 29, 2026 01:16 UTC
Launch date set: Jan 27, 1999 at 00:34 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Lockheed Martin
Mar 29, 2026 01:16 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 1 hour ago
●Launch Library 21 hour ago
Launch ID: ecef37b3-2e0f-4aed-a6c7-83ec526f3f64
●Open-Meteo Weather1 hour ago
Pad weather at 28.46, -80.53
