FACSAT-1
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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
- 1 2 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 .
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This new project will build on the technology transfer gained through the FACSAT-1 project, awarded to GomSpace in 2014.
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