Overview : THAICOM-5 is a three-axis stabilized spacecraft with a payload capacity of 25 C-Band and 14 Ku-Band transponders. Global beam coverage on THAICOM-5 spans over four continents and can service users in Asia, Europe, Australia, and Africa. The high-powered Ku-Band transponders, with both spot and steerable beams, are ideally suited to Digital DTH services for Thailand and other countries in the region. Full Screen Footprint



Specifications :

Design	:	SpaceBus 3000A, a three-axis stabilized spacecraft
Power System	:	At least 5,000 Watts at the end
Launch Weight	:	Approximately 2,766 Kg.
Mass in Orbit	:	At least 1,600 Kg. at the beginning of spacecraft's life 1,220 Kg. at the end
Life Expectancy	:	At least 12 years
Transponder Capacity	:	Standard C-Band = 12 (each 36 MHz) Extended C-Band = 7 (Global) + 6 (Regional)=13 (each 36 MHz) Ku-Band = 14 (2 with 54MHz + 12 with 36MHz)
Satellite Location	:	78.5 degrees East
Launch Agency	:	Arianespace of France
Launch Date	:	May 27, 2006