Thaicom 6 / Africom 1
Mission
Thaicom 6 / Africom 1 is located at the prime orbital position of 78.5° East and is co-located with Thaicom 8. The satellite’s high-powered C-band and Ku-band payload provides broadcast and data services over Sub-Saharan Africa and Southeast Asia—including DTH, Video Distribution, Mobile Backhaul and IP Trunking services.

Specifications
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Manufacturer | Orbital ATK Inc., USA | ||
Orbital Slot | 78.5° East | ||
Design Life | 15 years | ||
Attitude Control | 3-Axis Stabilized | ||
Launch Mass | < 3,325 Kg | ||
Launch Date | 6 January 2014 | ||
Transponder Capacity | |||
THAICOM 6 | |||
C-Band | 12 Transponders | ||
Ku-Band | 8 Transponders | ||
AFRICOM 1 | |||
C-Band | 6 Transponders | ||
*Technical specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
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Thaicom 6 / Africom 1 @ 78.5° EAST


