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The first satellite in Taiwan’s Formosat-8 constellation has departed for California, marking a milestone in the nation’s space ambitions. Developed by the Taiwan Space Agency and 33 academic and industry partners, the constellation is 84% made in Taiwan and will provide global coverage for environmental monitoring, disaster relief and national security.

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00:00In the start of a journey that ends among the stars, the first part of Taiwan's first domestically developed satellite constellation, the Formosa Tate, is headed to California.
00:14A satellite constellation is a group of satellites that work together as a team. Taiwan's first constellation is the result of a collaboration between the Taiwan Space Agency and 33 academic industry partners, and is 84% made in Taiwan.
00:43If all goes to plan, a SpaceX Transporter 15 rocket will launch the first satellite, Formosa 8A, into orbit this November.
00:52Taiwan President Lai Qingde, who attended the standoff, says the constellation will provide global coverage and support national security and disaster relief efforts.
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01:23FORMOSA-8A is the first of eight high-resolution optical remote sensing satellites.
01:28More are expected to be launched every year through 2031, laying the foundation for what
01:33Taiwan Space Agency calls the country's entry into meaningful participation in space.
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