Thaicom 8 Satellite Services and Benefits Discussed

Thaicom 8 offers high-power Ku-band capacity, allowing it to serve a wide range of customers in the Asia-Pacific region.

This satellite is designed to provide reliable and efficient communication services for various applications, including broadcasting, telecommunications, and data communications.

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THAICOM 8 was launched on May 27, 2016, by SpaceX from the Cape Canaveral SLC-40 in Florida.

The Falcon 9 rocket used for the launch successfully landed on ASDS - Of Course I Still Love You, marking the fourth successful landing of a Falcon 9 Full Thrust.

THAICOM 8 was approved for launch into orbit on March 18, 2014.

The launch was a significant milestone for SpaceX, demonstrating their ability to land the first stage of the Falcon 9 rocket.

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Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. was awarded contracts by Thaicom Public Company Limited for a Satellite Control Center (SCC) and a Tracking, Telemetry and Command (TT&C) Station to support the new Thaicom 8 satellite.

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Kratos ISI will deliver a complete satellite control system for Thaicom 8 based on Kratos' EPOCH command and control and OASYS flight dynamics solutions. These solutions are part of the EPOCH IPS Integrated Product Suite, an all-in-one satellite fleet management system.

EPOCH IPS is designed to control multiple satellites from a single consolidated system, providing a more efficient and economical alternative to costly stove-piped command and control systems. This means Thaicom can control its satellite fleet from a single platform.

The TT&C station, provided by the Kratos ISI UK team, will be the primary TT&C earth station for Thaicom 8 and will include an 11m C-Band turning head antenna with a monopulse tracking system and fully redundant RF system. This system will support both nominal on-station and emergency TT&C operations.

Kratos ISI has been the leading provider of satellite control systems for over 30 years, supporting more than 300 missions with successful installations on five continents.

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Thaicom 8's satellite services are designed to provide high-quality broadcasting and telecommunications to various parts of the world.

The satellite is equipped with 24 C-band transponders, which enable it to offer a wide range of services, including television broadcasting and telecommunications.

Thaicom 8 provides coverage to the Middle East, Africa, and Asia, with its beams focused on the MENA region and Africa.

Thaicom 8's satellite services are also designed to support disaster recovery and business continuity applications.

The satellite's C-band transponders allow for the transmission of signals at a frequency range of 3.7 to 4.2 GHz, which is suitable for a variety of applications.

Thaicom 8's satellite services are backed by a 15-year design life, ensuring reliable and consistent performance over an extended period.

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The Thaicom 8 satellite is a significant communications satellite manufactured by Orbital ATK. It weighs in at a substantial 3,100 kilograms or 6,800 pounds.

This satellite is designed to serve a wide geographic area, covering Thailand, India, and Africa. The satellite's location at 78.5° East geostationary position will enable it to effectively transmit signals to these regions.

Thaicom 8 is equipped with 24 active Ku-band transponders, which will be used to send high-definition television signals to residential dwellings.

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