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StatusSuccess
VehicleFalcon 9 v1.1
OrbitGeostationary Transfer Orbit
PadSpace Launch Complex 40
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Mission
Thaicom 6 is a planned Thai television satellite of the Thaicom series, to be operated by Thaicom Public Company Limited (formerly Shin Satellite Public Company Limited), a subsidiary of Shin Corporation, headquartered in Bangkok, Thailand. Thaicom 6 will be colocated with Thaicom 5 at 78.5 degrees East, ("Hot Bird" position), in Geostationary orbit. The total cost for the satellite is US$160 million. The launch is planned for January 3, 2014 by Space Exploration Technologies Corp. on a Falcon 9 v1.1 launch vehicle.
Quick facts
VehicleFalcon 9 v1.1
OrbitGeostationary Transfer Orbit
PadSpace Launch Complex 40
SiteCape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
WindowJan 6, 22:06:00 UTC→Jan 6, 22:06:00 UTC
Vehicle
FamilyFalcon
Height68.4 m
Diameter3.65 m
Stages2
ReusableNo
LEO capacity13,150 kg
Track record14/15 successful
Landings0/5
