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ROCSAT-2

Taurus 3210 launch from Vandenberg (United States) on May 20, 2004, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

May 20, 2004 · 17:47 UTCLaunch 2004-018Launch no. 4,657 in the log
RocketTaurus 3210
SpaceportVandenbergpad 576E
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyOSC ChandlerUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
May 20, 2004, 17:47
Launch designation
2004-018
Mission
ROCSAT-2
Vehicle flight ID
T7 (XL)

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
903 km
Payload mass to orbit
0.764 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Formosat-22004-018ANORAD 28254National Space Program OfficeOptical imaging764 kgIn orbit

Source: GCAT launch list and payload catalogs, Jonathan C. McDowell (CC BY 4.0). Orbit values are the initial orbit reported for the launch.