The Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (Gistda) of Thailand yesterday proudly announced the successful launch of the Thailand Earth Observation Satellite 2 (Theos-2). This marked a significant achievement after initial delays due to a technical fault during the scheduled launch on Saturday.
The momentous occasion was broadcast live on Gistda’s Facebook page at 8.36am local time. The launch took place at Europe’s Spaceport, located in French Guiana, South America.
Theos-2’s developer, Arianespace, confirmed that a technical error, detected shortly before the initial launch time, had been rectified, and the satellite was prepared for its journey into orbit.
This successful launch marks a significant advancement in Thailand’s space industry, as noted by Gistda.
The Theos-2 project has allowed for the training and…
