‘Ratchada’ reports the progress of space affairs Thailand is ready to launch its first industrial-grade earth observation satellite this year.
26 Jan. 2023 – Ms. Ratchada Thanadirek, Deputy Spokesperson for the Prime Minister’s Office revealing the progress of sending Earth observation satellite THEOS-2 into space, which is Thailand’s first industrial-grade satellite surveying satellite from the work of 20 Thai satellite engineers who have developed together with foreign organizations with expertise, expertise and World-renowned in space technology The Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (GISTDA) expects to deliver satellites in 2023.
The operations of the THEOS-2 satellites are divided into 3 main parts: 1. Main satellite (THEOS-2) 1 and small satellite (THEOS-2A) 1 has been completed. The main satellite (THEOS-2) or Main satellite, weighing 425 kilograms, is a satellite capable of recording detailed images with a height of 50 centimeters. It is an operational satellite. for use in area tracking both domestically and internationally security work and disaster management in times of crisis. The 100-kilogram Small Satellite (THEOS-2A) is the first industrial-grade resource observation satellite designed and developed by a team of more than 20 satellite engineers from Thailand. development of satellites Both satellites are expected to go into orbit in 2023.
2. National Assembly Integration and Test: AIT located at Space Krenovation Park (SKP), Si Racha District, Chonburi Province. It is a center with modern equipment and laboratories that meet international standards. To support the development of equipment parts, build, assemble and test satellites from Cubesat to Small Sat in Thailand and used to test THEOS-2A satellites before sending them into orbit.
and 3. Development of geospatial applications for the use of advanced geospatial information for decision-making at the policy level to the government and related agencies Focusing on the integration of solutions (Integrated Solutions) in 6 areas according to the country’s important missions: 1. Agriculture and food security. 2. Holistic water management 3.Disaster management 4. Natural resources and ecosystems 5. Urban development planning and 6. Security to be able to participate in driving and creating policies at the national level effectively
Ms. Ratchada further said that the development of space technology and promoting the creation of the space industry (Space Industry) is one of the 10 New S-Curve or new industries of the future in Thailand. The government encourages and fully supports to increase the ability to compete with other countries. which affects to stimulate economic growth reduce inequality generate income distribution In addition to driving the THEOS-2 satellite program, the government has also carried out other important missions such as drafting the Space Affairs Act to promote space technology cooperation and conduct international space activities. and promoting investment in the aerospace industry in the EEC area, etc.
