THAICOM-5 is a three-axis stabilized spacecraft with a payload capacity of 25 C-Band and 14 Ku-Band transponders. Global beam coverage on THAICOM-5 spans over four continents and can service users in Asia, Europe, Australia, and Africa. The high-powered Ku-Band transponders, with both spot and steerable beams, are ideally suited to Digital DTH services for Thailand and other countries in the region.

Specifications

Design SpaceBus 3000A, a three-axis stabilized spacecraft Manufacturer Thales Alenia Space of France Power System At least 5,000 Watts at the end Launch Weight Approximately 2,766 Kg. Mass in Orbit At least 1,600 Kg. at the beginning of spacecraft's life, 1,220 Kg. at the end Transponder Capacity 25 C-Band: 25 x 36MHz-transponders 14 Ku-Band: 12 x 36MHz, 2 x 54MHz (15 TPEs)  Satellite Location 78.5 degrees East Launch Agency Arianespace of France Launch Date May 27, 2006

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