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Thaicom-9A satellite secures orbital slot

Thaicom, the Asian satellite operator and a space tech company, has announced that the relocation of the Thaicom-9A Satellite to the 50.5 degrees East orbital position has been completed. The satellite arrived at this position today (November 22nd). The relocation of the satellite is part of Thaicom’s mission to secure the right to use the […]

November 22, 2024

Thaicom taps Eutelsat to save orbital slot; Q3 dips

Thaicom is using an old Eutelsat satellite to protect its transmission rights to an orbital slot. The orbital position is at 50.5 degrees East which Thaicom gained from the country’s National Broadcasting & Telecommunications Commission in an October auction. However, the licence to operate from the position expires on November 27th. The Eutelsat satellite was […]

November 12, 2024

Thaicom-10 satellite to be launched by SpaceX

Thaicom, the Asian satellite and space tech company, has announced that its subsidiary, Space Tech Innovation Limited (STI), has signed an agreement with SpaceX for the launch of Thaicom-10, Thaicom’s upcoming, next generation, software-defined, high throughput satellite (SD-HTS). Thaicom-10 satellite, built by Airbus Defence and Space SAS (France), will provide over 120 gigabits per second […]

October 4, 2024

Thaicom satellite capacity deal with HCI

Thaicom, the Asian satellite and spacetech company, has announced that its subsidiary IPSTAR India has signed an agreement for satellite capacity with Hughes Communications India (HCI), a provider of broadband satellite and managed network services, for satellite capacity over India on Thaicom’s satellite fleet. Under the agreement, IPSTAR India will provide satellite capacity services to […]

August 28, 2024

Thaicom Q2 lifted by sales and services

Thaicom has announced its financial results for Q2 2024. The Asian satellite operator reported revenue from sales and services of Baht 638 million (€16.42m) for the quarter, up from Baht 609 million in Q1 2024 (QoQ) and Baht 636 million in Q2 2023 (YoY). This increase was mainly attributed to the revenue from satellite and […]

August 7, 2024

AVIA: “Satellite broadband remains relevant and lucrative”

Industry leaders from the Asia-Pacific region and around the world gathered at the Asia Video Industry Association’s (AVIA) recent Satellite Industry Forum, held in Singapore, to discuss the state of the industry, addressing critical questions and sharing insights on the path forward. The emergence of NGSO systems presents both opportunities and threats to traditional GSO […]

May 30, 2024

Thaicom strengthens fleet with THAICOM-9

Thaicom Public Company Limited (Thaicom), an Asian satellite and space tech company, has announced the selection of Astranis, a satellite manufacturer and operator, to provide THAICOM-9, the newest addition to Thaicom’s fleet of high-throughput satellites at 119.5 degrees East. Thaicom’s subsidiary, Space Tech Innovation Limited (STI) and Astranis have signed an agreement for an Astranis […]

March 6, 2024

Thaicom to bid for extra licences?

Thaicom is contemplating whether or not to bid for the unallocated transmission rights on satellites in place at 50.5 degrees East and 142 degrees East. The Bangkok Post reports that CEO at Thaicom, Patompob Suwansiri, is assuming the conditions for buying the rights should be changed, and he wants the allocations changed and fees modified. […]

September 12, 2023By Chris Forrester

Thaicom selects Airbus to build new satellite

Thaicom, the Asian satellite and space tech company, has announced the selection of Airbus, a specialist in defence and security, for building its new generation software-defined high throughput satellite at 119.5 Degrees East. Thaicom’s subsidiary, Space Tech Innovation Limited (STI), has signed a contract with Airbus Space Systems to design and manufacture its new satellite, […]

September 11, 2023

Thaicom Q2 revenue up 410%

Thaicom has announced its financial results Q2 2023. The satellite operator Thaicom reported net profit attributable to the owner of the company for Q2 of Baht 457 million (€11.92m), marking a 409.8 per cent QoQ increase net profit of Baht 90 million. Additionally, there was a 47.8 per cent increase compared to the net profit […]

August 8, 2023