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.
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.
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Mission Profile
Formosat-1 was a Athena I mission operated by Lockheed Martin that lifted off from Space Launch Complex 46, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA on January 27, 1999. The flight carried its payload on a earth science mission to Low Earth Orbit. The launch was a success.