Historical eventAugust 242017

List of government space agencies

The National Space Agency of Taiwan successfully launches the observation satellite Formosat-5 into space.

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When
Thursday, August 24 20179 years ago
Category
Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Era
21st century · 2010s
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The National Space Agency of Taiwan successfully launches the observation satellite Formosat-5 into space.

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August 24 2017 — 9 years ago, on a Thursday.

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