Thaicom 8
Mission logo of THAICOM 8 | |
| Mission type | Communication |
|---|---|
| Operator | Thaicom PLC |
| COSPAR ID | 2016-031A |
| SATCAT no. | 41552 |
| Mission duration | 15 years |
| Spacecraft properties | |
| Bus | GEOStar-2 |
| Manufacturer | Orbital ATK |
| Launch mass | 3,100 Kilograms |
| Start of mission | |
| Launch date | May 27, 2016, 9:40 UTC |
| Rocket | Falcon 9 Full Thrust |
| Launch site | Cape Canaveral SLC-40 |
| Contractor | SpaceX |
| Orbital parameters | |
| Reference system | Geocentric |
| Regime | Geostationary |
THAICOM 8 (Thai: ไทยคม 8) is a Thai satellite of the THAICOM series, operated by Thaicom Public Limited Company, a subsidiary of INTOUCH, and is considered to be the 8th THAICOM satellite headquartered in Bangkok, Thailand.