The "Watching Eye" documentary reveals the secrets of the "Zeppelin Satellite" and the second F8 satellite is scheduled to be launched next year

Taiwan's self-made optical telemetry satellite system "Formosa Satellite 8" was launched in November last year. After the first "Zeppelin Satellite" was launched, it captured clear images of various places. The resolution can be less than 1 meter after post-processing. Today (15th) the "Watching Eye" documentary produced by the National Space Center (TASA) was specially screened, showing that Taiwan has gone through Fortune 2, Fortune 5 and finally Fortune 8 to achieve a self-control rate of 84%, moving towards the next stage of space scientific research and competition, and continuing to protect the country and the world.

The special screening was held at the Guangdian Huashan Film Center. It was attended by personnel from the National Science Council, the National Academy of Sciences, TASA and other important scientific research institutions in Fuzhou, as well as documentary director Shen Keshang and others. The mother, son and family members of the late director Qi Bolin were also invited to witness it, as well as legislators Ke Jianming, Zhong Jiabin, Zheng Zhengqian, Cai Chunsi, etc.

The film records the satellite development site that is difficult for the outside world to access, interviews front-line personnel, and draws lessons from the failure of Taiwan's early Formosa satellite-related projects. It also talks about the past F-5 satellite out-of-focus incident, which ultimately led to the creation of F-8's first "Zeppelin satellite" with a self-control rate of 84%. The film also focuses on the "people who make satellites," allowing people to feel the unremitting spirit of Taiwan's scientific researchers after watching the film.

TASA Director Wu Zongxin said that the value of Fuba not only proves Taiwan's ability to develop satellites, but also continues to enhance national security and develop the space industry through the establishment of independent satellite galaxies. In the future, it will further accelerate Taiwan's optical telemetry capabilities through automation and make more contributions to the people of the country and the world.

Wu Chengwen, chairman of the National Science Council, said that it is a very advanced technology to clearly see Taiwan from an altitude of 561 kilometers. To this end, TASA has worked hard for more than 30 years, so that Taiwan can finally catch up with advanced countries. In the future, in addition to optical telemetry, it will also promote meteorological satellites, low-orbit communication satellites, etc. He announced that the second Fuba satellite will be launched next spring. He also encouraged young people to learn to use failure as a stepping stone and not to be afraid of difficulties. The real space age is about to begin, and Taiwan will play an important role.