Sich-1 was the first Ukrainian Earth observation satellite launched in August 1995 by Ukrainian Tsyklon-3 rocket from Plesetsk Cosmodrome in Russia. It operated until 2001. In this launch was also launched the first satellite of Chile, FASat-Alfa, that failed to detach from Sich-1. Both satellites, attached together, continue to orbit the Earth as of 2026.
Mission goals Monitor vegetation, soil and bodies of water. Research electro-magnetic poles and electro-magnetic storms Research plasma in the ionosphere Study geological formations
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1995 in spaceflight
External links Sich-1 on nkau.gov.ua Okean-O1 Series // eoPortal Directory Herbert J. Kramer ”Observation of the Earth and Its Environment: Survey of Missions and Sensors", 4th edition 2002, pp. 1514 // Springer Verlag Okean-O1 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 // Gunter's space page Ukrainian Sich-1 Spacecraft Model
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