Payload (satellite)
THEOS
OperationalLEO
Thailand
ThailandTHEOS is a satellite launched 2008-10-01 by Thailand.
About
THEOS, also known as Thaichote, is an Earth observation mission of Thailand, developed at EADS Astrium SAS, Toulouse, France. In July 2004, EADS Astrium SAS signed a contract for delivery of THEOS with GISTDA of Bangkok, Thailand. GISTDA is Thailand's leading national organization in the field of space activities and applications. The Thai Ministry of Science and Technology funds the program.
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Dotted: where it has been. Solid: the next orbit and a half. Orbit data from CelesTrak, map from NASA Blue Marble. All credits
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Facts
NORAD ID33396
International designator2008-049A
TypePayload (satellite)
StatusOperational
OwnerThailand
Launch date2008-10-01
Launch siteDongfang Space Port, China
Orbital period101.4 min
Inclination98.54°
Apogee826 km
Perigee824 km