Chi Po-lin
Chi Po-lin was a renowned Taiwanese film director and environmental advocate, known for his documentary work that highlighted the beauty of Taiwan's landscapes and the importance of environmental conservation. His legacy continues to inspire, particularly through the naming of the FS-8A satellite, which symbolizes the integration of technology and environmental awareness, ensuring that his mission to watch over Taiwan lives on from space.
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Formosat-8A is named the 'Chi Po-lin Satellite' after the late Taiwanese documentary filmmaker Chi Po-lin.
First images from Formosat-8A satellite released
Taiwan· 2026-02-11
Hsiao thanked the satellite’s namesake Chi Po-lin, the late documentary filmmaker known for recording Taiwan through aerial imagery.
First Formosat-8 satellite images releasedTaiwan· 2026-02-11
Chi Po-lin was a documentary director known for his aerial imagery of Taiwan.
Formosat-8 launches from California space baseTaiwan· 2025-11-29
The first satellite of the Formosat-8 constellation is named Chi Po-lin by President William Lai.
Formosat-8 slated for launch todayTaiwan· 2025-11-27
The first satellite of the system is named 'Chi Po-Lin Satellite' after the deceased Taiwanese aerial photographer.
Formosat-8 to aid relief, defense effortsTaiwan· 2025-11-02
Chi Po-lin was a Taiwanese documentary filmmaker and aerial photographer after whom the satellite is named.
First Formosat-8 satellite leaves for US launchTaiwan· 2025-10-07
Lai revealed that the FS-8A has been named the Chi Po-lin Satellite after the famous Taiwanese film director.
FS-8A satellite sent to US for launch next monthTaiwan· 2025-10-07