# FORMOSAT-3C

> 29049

**Wikidata**: [Q96811800](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q96811800)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/formosat-3c

Here’s the structured knowledge entry for **FORMOSAT-3C**:

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## Summary  
FORMOSAT-3C is a satellite belonging to the FORMOSAT-3 constellation, a joint U.S.-Taiwanese research initiative. Launched in 2006 aboard a Minotaur I rocket, it is identified by the satellite catalog number 29049 and COSPAR ID 2006-011C.

## Key Facts  
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN):** 29049  
- **COSPAR ID:** 2006-011C  
- **Launch Date:** April 15, 2006  
- **Launch Vehicle:** Minotaur I  
- **Constellation:** Part of FORMOSAT-3, a joint U.S.-Taiwanese satellite program  
- **Aliases:** Formosat 3C  
- **Wolfram Language Entity Code:** Entity["Satellite", "29049"]  

## FAQs  
### Q: What is FORMOSAT-3C's purpose?  
A: FORMOSAT-3C is part of the FORMOSAT-3 constellation, which conducts atmospheric and ionospheric research for scientific and weather forecasting applications.  

### Q: Who launched FORMOSAT-3C?  
A: It was launched by the U.S. using a Minotaur I rocket on April 15, 2006.  

### Q: Is FORMOSAT-3C still operational?  
A: The source material does not specify its current operational status, but it was launched as part of a broader research constellation.  

## Why It Matters  
FORMOSAT-3C contributes to atmospheric and space weather research, enhancing global understanding of Earth's ionosphere and climate systems. As part of the FORMOSAT-3 constellation, it supports weather forecasting, disaster monitoring, and scientific studies. The collaboration between the U.S. and Taiwan underscores international cooperation in space technology, advancing shared goals in environmental and space science.  

## Notable For  
- Being a key component of the FORMOSAT-3 research constellation.  
- Launched aboard a Minotaur I, a U.S. space launch vehicle.  
- Contributing to joint U.S.-Taiwanese scientific efforts in atmospheric studies.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Launch Date:** April 15, 2006  
- **Launch Vehicle:** Minotaur I  
- **COSPAR Designation:** 2006-011C  

### Identification  
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN):** 29049  
- **Alternative Name:** Formosat 3C  

### Classification  
- **Instance Of:** FORMOSAT-3 constellation  
- **Collaboration:** Joint project between the U.S. and Taiwan  

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## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report