Bangkok, Aug. 13-The government showcases its work. Driving Thailand's space industry to international standards THEOS -2, Thailand's first Earth observation satellite Expected to be sent into space this September. Continue to build THEOS-3.
Miss Ratchada Thanadirek, Deputy Spokesperson for the Prime Minister's Office Revealed that the progress of the satellite project THEOS-2, Thailand's first Earth observation satellite There is a design developed by Thai people. It will go into deep space for 3 years. It is now fully assembled and tested. It is expected to be launched in September 2023 at the French Guiana rocket launch pad in South America. And the small satellite THEOS-2A is scheduled to be delivered into space from the end of October 2023 onwards at the launch pad inside the Dhawan Demonstration Space Center, Sriharikota. India, however, the schedule can be postponed according to various situations and factors. Related
Deputy spokesman for the Prime Minister's Office said Survey Satellite System Project Status with Ground System and a geospatial application system for the THEOS-2 development satellite system project. Completed assembly and testing. Stored under controlled environmental conditions at the Airbus Test Facility in Toulouse, France. It is expected to be launched from late August to September 2023 at the launch pad in French Guiana in South America. and the small satellite THEOS-2A completed assembly and testing. Stored under controlled environmental conditions at the AIT National Assembly and Testing Building, Innovation Park (SKP), Si Racha District, Chonburi Province, it is expected to be sent into space at the end of October 2023 onwards at the launch pad inside the center. Demonstration Space, Dhawan, Sriharikota India
The government pays attention to the development of space technology. It has prepared many areas of space infrastructure and has been continuously developed to support the country's space affairs, such as satellite control and receiving stations and the development of terrestrial satellite operating systems. Ready-to-use satellite data warehouse system Center of Excellence and Innovation in Aerospace that has been certified for quality and international standards including the National Satellite Assembly and Testing Center One of the country's aerospace industry infrastructure Located inside the Space Innovation Park at Sriracha District Chonburi Province It is a modern center that meets international standards. to support the development of equipment parts, build, assemble and test satellites
Including the government attaches importance to the development of manpower. to support the growth of space business Under the THEOS-2 project, after 22 Thai satellite engineers have gone to practice, learn and practice intensely in the UK. And come back to build on the workforce in the country There will be a continuation of creating new engineers. by accepting new engineers or who are interested in building satellites to join the development team and transfer knowledge to people who are interested in the general public, private sectors, universities and the general public. And in the near future, we are going to build a new satellite made by 100 percent Thai people named "THEOS-3".
“General Prayut Chan-ocha, Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Driving the development of space technology to drive Thailand Increase the ability to compete with other countries. And there is an idea that wants Thailand to develop these future technologies by themselves. Which is to compete in the modern world. Evolution and for economic and social progress, leading the country and the people to get used to future industries develop into a country that is stable, prosperous, sustainable,” Ms. Ratchada said.-Thai News Agency
Source: Thai News Agency