THEOS (satellite)
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| Organisation | GISTDA |
|---|---|
| Mission type | Earth Observation |
| Launch date | 1 October 2008 06:37 GMT[1] |
| Carrier rocket | Dnepr |
| COSPAR ID | 2008-049A |
| Mass | 715 kg |
| Power | 840 W |
| Orbital elements | |
| Regime | LEO |
| Inclination | 98.78° |
| Orbital period | 101.4 minutes |
| Apoapsis | 826 km (513 mi) |
| Periapsis | 825 km (513 mi) |
THEOS 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 (Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency) of Bangkok, Thailand. GISTDA is Thailand's leading national organization (i.e., space agency) in the field of space activities and applications. The Thai Ministry of Science and Technology is funding the program.
It was launched from Dombarovskiy at 06:37 GMT on 1 October 2008, by a Dnepr rocket.[1] The launch had been delayed several times after clearance for the flight was revoked by down-range countries.[2]
[edit] References
- ^ a b "Russia launches Thai satellite on converted missile". RIA Novosti. 2008-10-01. http://en.rian.ru/russia/20081001/117363703.html.
- ^ Oberg, Jim (2008-08-22). "Russian Rocket: All Fueled Up, But No Place to Fly". SPACE.com. http://www.space.com/news/080822-dnepr-thailand-woes.html.
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