FACSAT-1
FACSAT-1 is the second Colombian-made satellite sent to orbit, and the first on behalf of the Colombian Air Force.
Characteristics[]
FACSAT-1 is a nanosatellite, capable of taking images with a resolution of 30 meters per pixel.[1]
Manufacture[]
The contract to manufacture FACSAT-1 was awarded to GomSpace A/S in 2014.[2]
Launch[]
FACSAT-1 was launched on November 29, 2018 at 04:15 UTC in the PSLV-C43 rocket of the Indian Space Agency (ISRO).[1]
See also[]
References[]
- ^ a b Sanchez, Alejandro (February 12, 2018). "Colombian Air Force to launch new satellite by July". Jane's Information Group. Archived from the original on February 12, 2018. Retrieved September 11, 2019.
- ^ "Company Overview of GomSpace A/S". Bloomberg L.P. Archived from the original on February 14, 2018. Retrieved February 13, 2018.
This new project will build on the technology transfer gained through the FACSAT-1 project, awarded to GomSpace in 2014.
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