Thailand Earth Observation Satellite 2 (THEOS-2) is arranged for launch in October, as validated by the Geo-Informatics and Area Innovation Advancement Company (GISTDA). The satellite has actually been securely carried from Toulouse, France, to Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana, South America.
GISTDA revealed the upcoming launch on its main Facebook page, pointing out that THEOS-2, constructed by Plane Defence and Area, will go through last checks prior to being set up on the rocket.
THEOS-2 is set to change its predecessor, THEOS-1 (likewise referred to as Thaichote), which introduced on October 1, 2008, and is nearing completion of its functional life. Weighing 425 kgs, THEOS-2 boasts the ability to produce high-resolution images with a resolution of 50 centimeters. Its main goals consist of boosting Thailand’s area innovation facilities, reinforcing the area market, and advancing geo-informatics and area innovation.
In addition, THEOS-2 will play a significant function in numerous applications, consisting of cartography, farming and food management, water resource management, catastrophe action, city preparation, financial passages, and natural deposit and community tracking, to name a few.
GISTDA Executive Director Pakorn Apaphant stated financial investment in THEOS-2 represents a considerable action in advancing area innovation and financial chances for Thailand. ( NNT)
