Mission Overview
Vega-C is set to launch FORMOSAT-8D from Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana on December 31, 2028 at 12:00 AM UTC, with Avio S.p.A as the launch provider. The Vega-C launch vehicle will carry the FORMOSAT-8D mission, which is scheduled to deliver a high-resolution optical Earth observation satellite into a Sun-Synchronous Orbit. Avio S.p.A's involvement in this launch underscores their capability to support complex space missions like FORMOSAT-8D. The launch of FORMOSAT-8D by Vega-C from Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana will be a key event in the space industry.
The payload, operated as part of the FORMOSAT-8D mission, is a high-resolution optical Earth observation satellite, and its specific function is to provide high-resolution optical Earth observation. The targeted Sun-Synchronous Orbit for this payload is crucial for its Earth observation objectives, as it allows for consistent and regular observations of the Earth's surface. Vega-C, provided by Avio S.p.A, is the launch vehicle that will place the FORMOSAT-8D payload into this precise orbit, ensuring the success of the mission and the achievement of its Earth science objectives.
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