Objectives and Applications
FASat-Bravo is the second Chilean experimental microsatellite in orbit, built under a technology transfer program between the Chilean Air Force (FACh = Fuerza Aerea de Chile) and SSTL (Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd), Guildford, UK. The FASat program included the training of Chilean engineers with aerospace experience (at SSTL) and to operate the Mission Control Station (ECM-Santiago) in Chile. The program's primary objective is that of acquiring the basic scientific and technological experience required to take more advanced steps.
Full Name
Fuerza Aerea Satellite - Bravo
Mission Status
Mission complete
Mission Agencies
FACh
Launch Date
10 Jul 1998
Mission Links
EOL Date
31 Dec 2001
Orbit Type
Sun-synchronous
Orbit Period
101.3 minutes
Orbit Sense
N/A
Orbit Inclination
98.1 deg
Orbit Altitude
820 km
Orbit Longitude
Orbit LST
21:37
Repeat Cycle
NORAD Catalog #
International Designator
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