Earth and Environment(2016)

Earth and Environment(2016)

FORMOSAT-5 satellite system had passed all performance tests and ready for launch in the end of 2015. SpaceX is the launch service provider for the FORMOSAT-5 mission. During 2016, FORMOSAT-5 launch was postponed few times due to the rocket production schedule delays and the September explosion while performing propellant loading for a static fire test at launch pad. However, FORMOSAT-5 engineering team exercised an outstanding team spirit and diligently maintained the launch readiness of the satellite while FORMOSAT-5 program office is closely working with SpaceX to settle down a launch date as soon as possible. As long as a launch date is mutually determined, the shipping preparation process will be immediately activated and an engineering team will be dispatched to the launch site to conduct FORMOSAT-5 launch campaign.