THEOS 2A [SSTL]
The THEOS-2 satellites are the second generation of Thailand's GISTA earth observation system, being the successor of the first generation THEOS-1 satellite.
GISTA has signed in June 2018 a contract with Airbus. As part of the contract, a comprehensive capacity building programme will involve Thai engineers in the development of an integrated geo-information system, ground segment and two Earth observation satellites: a very high-resolution and a small satellite system. The small satellite system from Airbus’ subsidiary SSTL will be assembled and tested in-country by Thai engineers to deliver technology transfer and involve local suppliers. This will be complemented by an extensive training scheme capitalizing on Airbus’ comprehensive geo-intelligence expertise, and will further develop Thailand’s geo-spatial industry.
The THEOS 2A low resolution satellite will be built based on a SSTL designed bus and will be assembled and tested Thailand by Thai engineers to deliver technology transfer and involve local suppliers in the framework of a technology transfer program.
Following payloads are on board:
Nation: | Thailand |
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Type / Application: | Earth observation |
Operator: | GISTDA |
Contractors: | SSTL |
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Configuration: | SSTL-42 |
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Power: | Solar cells, batteries |
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Orbit: |
Satellite | COSPAR | Date | LS | Launch Vehicle | Remarks | |
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THEOS 2A (THEOS 2 SmallSat) | - | 2023 |