Thaicom Selects Airbus For Its
New Generation Software-Defined High Throughput
Satellite At 119.5 Degrees East
11 September 2023
Thaicom Public Company Limited, has
announced the selection of Airbus, a European leader in
defense and security and one of the world’s leading
space businesses, for building its new generation
software-defined high throughput satellite at 119.5
Degrees East.
Thaicom’s subsidiary, Space Tech
Innovation Limited (STI), has signed a contract with
Airbus Space Systems to design and manufacture its new
satellite, as well as provide ground control segment
components. Airbus will provide one of its latest
designed satellites, a fully reconfigurable OneSat which
is capable of adjusting the coverage area, capacity, and
frequency “on the fly” to respond to future challenges
by enabling the adoption of new technologies while the
satellite is in orbit. The satellite will provide
extended connectivity in Ku-band over the Asia-Pacific
region for Thaicom’s customers and partners across the
Asia Pacific. Airbus plans to deliver
the satellite in 2027.
Patompob (Nile) Suwansiri,
Thaicom’s Chief Executive Officer commented: “I am
delighted that we have selected Airbus to build our new
generation of software-defined high throughput
satellites (HTS). As the world’s leading satellite
technology provider, we trust that Airbus will be our
best choice for building our new satellite at the
strategic location of 119.5 degrees East. It will allow
flexibility and instant reconfiguration to adapt
dynamically to the service areas and will provide a
significant confidence boost for Thaicom’s valued
customers and partners throughout Asia Pacific. This is
a significant milestone for Thaicom as we forge ahead to
further grow our broadband satellite business in the
region.”
Jean-Marc Nasr, Head of Airbus
Space Systems, said, “This significant contract with
leading satellite operator Thaicom is the ninth order
for our pioneering OneSat product line, which is fully
reconfigurable in orbit and provides unrivalled
flexibility. Airbus will design and manufacture the
satellite and provide ground control segment components.
Airbus plans to deliver Thaicom’s new satellite in 2027.
This collaboration with Thaicom is a first, and we look
forward to further building our relationship in the
future.”
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