4 October 2024 – Thaicom Public Company Limited has announced that its subsidiary, Space Tech Innovation Limited (STI), has signed an agreement with SpaceX for the launch of THAICOM-10, Thaicom’s upcoming, next generation software-defined, high throughput satellite (SD-HTS). THAICOM-10 satellite, built by Airbus Defence and Space SAS (France), will provide over 120 gigabits per second (Gbps) of capacity. This state-of-the-art technology will allow flexibility and instant configuration to adapt dynamically to the customers’ needs. The satellite will provide extended connectivity over the region for Thaicom’s customers and partners across the Asia Pacific. THAICOM-10 will be launched on SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket, the world’s first and only orbital class rocket capable of reuse, from Florida, USA. The satellite will operate at the 119.5 degrees East orbital slot. Read more