PUBLISHED : 6 Sep 2023 at 05:38
Thailand Earth Observation Satellite 2 (THEOS-2) is ready to be launched in October, according to the Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (Gistda).
It has been successfully shipped from Toulouse, France to Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana, South America, the agency said.
Gistda posted on its official Facebook page on Monday that THEOS-2, manufactured by Airbus Defence and Space, will be given another check before it is installed on the rocket, which is scheduled for launch next month.
THEOS-2 will replace its former satellite THEOS-1, also known as Thaichote, launched on Oct 1, 2008. Gistda said THEOS-1 is reaching the end of its lifespan.
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