Radio Taiwan International
Date: 2017-10-30
Science and Technology Minister Chen Liang-gee says Taiwan’s first indigenous
Science and Technology Minister Chen Liang-gee says Taiwan’s first indigenous satellite, Formosat-5, has successfully completed its expected goals. (CNA photo)
satellite, Formosat-5, has successfully completed its expected goals. Chen was speaking Monday at the legislature.
The satellite was launched from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California at the end of August, but the first batch of images sent back to Taiwan last month was blurry and out of focus.
Chen said the clarity and resolution of the images are now close to the expected goals after fixing them.
Chen said, “After testing for two months, all functions are ok. The [project] is a milestone in Taiwan’s aerospace development. It proves that we have the ability to develop satellites on our own, with coordination between the aerospace industry and academics.”
The six-year project costs NT$5.65 billion (US$188.3 million). [SOURCE]