Thaicom 8
Mission
Thaicom 8 is located at the prime orbital position of 78.5° East and is co-located with Thaicom 6. Thaicom 8’s mission is to enlarge our footprint over high growth South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Africa markets. Carrying a 24 Ku-band transponder payload, Thaicom 8 offers a full range of data, media and telecom services tailored to the communication needs of the entertainment and media industries.
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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 | Approx. 3000 kg | ||
| Launch Date | 27 May 2016 | ||
| Transponder Capacity | |||
| Ku-Band | 24 Transponders | ||
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*Technical specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
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Thaicom 8 @ 78.5° EAST
Ku-band Southeast Asia (Mainland) Beam
Ku-band South Asia Beam
Ku-band Steerable Beam