Overview : THAICOM-3 was a three-axis stabilized spacecraft with a payload capacity of 25 C-Band and 14 Ku-Band transponders. After nine years in operation and relocated to its new position at 50.5 degrees East, THAICOM 3 satellite was deorbited after experiencing power loss to such an extent that it could not provide further service on October 2, 2006.
Footprint Map :

 C-Band Global Beam
 C-Band Regional Beam
 Ku-Band Spot Beam
 Ku-Band Steerable Beam


Specifications :

Design	:	Aerospatiale SpaceBus 3000A a three-axis stabilized spacecraft
Power System	:	5300 Watts
Launch Weight	:	2652 Kg.
Mass in Orbit	:	1560 Kg. At the beginning of spacecraft's life 1160 Kg. At the end of spacecraft's life.
End of Life	:	9 years (Deorbited on Oct 2,2006)
Transponder Capacity	:	C-Band = 7 (Global) + 6 (Regional)=13 (each 36 MHz) Ku-Band = 7 (Spot)(2 with 54MHz + 5 with 36MHz) + 7 (Steerable) (each 36 MHz)
Satellite Location	:	78.5 degrees East
Launch Agency	:	Arianespace of France.
Launch Date	:	April 16, 1997
Service Date	:	May 1997