Notification on THAICOM-5 satellite experienced temporary
technical problems Thaicom Public Company Limited (“Company”) would
like to inform you that the Thaicom 5 satellite experienced a temporary
technical problem, the probable cause of which is known as “Electrostatic
Discharge” (ESD). The
technical problem occurred at around 9:10 GMT yesterday, disrupting all
satellite services on the Thaicom 5 satellite. The unusual incident resulted in the
satellite adjusting itself automatically into “Safe Mode” which
results the satellite turning itself towards the sun, thus resulting in the
disruption of the broadcasting signals.
The Company managed to return the Thaicom 5 satellite to service at
approximately 11:50 GMT, with a resumption of complete service at approximately
13:20 GMT. The ESD incident did not damage the Thaicom 5 satellite in
any way, and the satellite did not move outside the orbital position of 78.5
degrees east. The Electrostatic Discharge cannot be predicted in advance, and
its occurrence is quite rare. However,
the Company followed specified measures and administrative procedures in
accordance with engineering standards to return the satellite to normal service. The Company would like to inform you that the incident with
the Thaicom 5 satellite was due to natural causes and beyond the Company's
control. The technical problem has
been resolved, and the satellite is now fully functional. The Thaicom 5 satellite was not damaged
by this incident in any way. |