History: August 24 (#2)

History: August 24 (#2)
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August 24, 2017 The National Space Agency of Taiwan successfully launches the observation satellite Formosat-5 into space.

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On August 24, in the year 2017: The Nation al Space Agency of Taiwan successfully launches the observation satellite Formosat-5 into space. Taiwan, officially the Republic of China (ROC), is a country in East Asia.

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Why August 24, 2017 matters: The National Space Agency of Taiwan successfully launches the observation satellite Formosat-5 into space. What began on this day left a lasting mark on history. The effects were felt immediately and continued to shape events, ideas, and lives long afterwards.

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Historical context: August 24, 2017 The 21st century has already seen profound shifts: the digital revolution has connected billions while reshaping politics and culture; climate change has emerged as a defining crisis; and new powers have risen to challenge the world order that followed the Cold War. The event on this day: The National Space Agency of Taiwan successfully launches the observation satellite Formosat-5 into space. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taiwan (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)