MISSION OVERVIEW
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 DETAILS
VEHICLE
Minotaur-C 3210
MISSION
Formosat-2
MISSION TYPE
Earth Science
TARGET ORBIT
Medium Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Space Launch Complex 576ELAUNCH SITE
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USACOUNTRY
USA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: a7f29a7f-39a9-40d4-9bb2-d9a7b65828dd
Reported date: May 20, 2004 at 17:47 UTC
Last synced: 12 hours ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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VEHICLE
MANUFACTURER
Orbital Sciences Corporation
VARIANT
3210
FLIGHTS
1
SUCCESSES
1
SUCCESS RATE
100%
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.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Taurus 3210 | Formosat-2 launch?
The Taurus 3210 | Formosat-2 is scheduled for Thursday, May 20, 2004 at 5:47 PM 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-2?
The Taurus 3210 | Formosat-2 mission uses the Minotaur-C 3210 rocket, manufactured by Orbital Sciences Corporation. The Minotaur-C 3210 has flown 1 times with a 100% success rate.
Where is the Taurus 3210 | Formosat-2 launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 576E at Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA.
What orbit is Formosat-2 going to?
The Formosat-2 mission is targeting Medium Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Formosat-2?
The Taurus 3210 | Formosat-2 is operated by Orbital Sciences Corporation.
Can I watch the Taurus 3210 | Formosat-2 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 01:07 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 29, 2026 01:07 UTC
Launch date set: May 20, 2004 at 17:47 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Orbital Sciences Corporation
Mar 29, 2026 01:07 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 12 hours ago
●Launch Library 212 hours ago
Launch ID: a7f29a7f-39a9-40d4-9bb2-d9a7b65828dd
●Open-Meteo Weather12 hours ago
Pad weather at 34.74, -120.62
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