webfact Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 Thailand is set to launch it second Earth observation satellite, THEOS-2, on October 7 at 8.36am (GMT +7) from the Guiana space centre in South America, marking a significant milestone in the country’s space technology development. The launch was announced on Wednesday at the Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovations by representatives of Thailand’s Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (GITSDA), Airbus and the French embassy. GITSDA director Dr Pakorn Apaphant said that the satellite will take 5-6 days to enter its normal orbit and will undergo testing for about six months before becoming fully operational. Full story: Thai PBS 2023-09-28 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KannikaP Posted September 28, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted September 28, 2023 So what is it going to observe once it is up there, weather, traffic, ganja plantations? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post NoDisplayName Posted September 28, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted September 28, 2023 4 minutes ago, KannikaP said: So what is it going to observe once it is up there, weather, traffic, ganja plantations? BMW smartcars! Now with satellite link to locate pesky foreigners! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KannikaP Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 I wonder if the first one, launched 15 years ago, is still trundling around this great big globe. And giving any useful information. Why did they only announce the launch this week? What did this new one cost? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VincentRJ Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 6 hours ago, KannikaP said: So what is it going to observe once it is up there, weather, traffic, ganja plantations? Read the full story. "Operated by GISTDA, THEOS-2, will be capable of capturing detailed colour images of Earth with a resolution of up to 50cm. The satellite will transmit data to a ground station, covering about 74,000 square kilometres per day, providing current, but not real time, accurate information for various sectors in Thailand. The data will have significant applications in emergency response, agriculture, water management, disaster management, urban planning and natural resource management." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KannikaP Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 Will it recognise number plates of speeding drivers? 555 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VincentRJ Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 1 hour ago, KannikaP said: Will it recognise number plates of speeding drivers? 555 From my quote from the article, the resolution is up to 50cm, which means any object smaller than 50cm will not be recognised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KannikaP Posted September 29, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted September 29, 2023 10 hours ago, VincentRJ said: From my quote from the article, the resolution is up to 50cm, which means any object smaller than 50cm will not be recognised. Thank God I can carry on flashing then! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardColeman Posted September 29, 2023 Share Posted September 29, 2023 meanwhile pensioners get about 600 baht a month to live on 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwood1 Posted September 29, 2023 Share Posted September 29, 2023 Maybe they could put the sub in orbit... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HandsomeTallFarang Posted September 29, 2023 Share Posted September 29, 2023 This is absurd. A satellite, from Thailand? You sure not a perpetual energy machine? Or how about the solution to world hunger? Those things might as well be as much as a fairy tale as a Thai satellite in orbit making any difference whatsoever, other than for keeping up appearances and being able to pretend they're a big boy country with modern infrastructure 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthainess Posted September 29, 2023 Share Posted September 29, 2023 19 hours ago, webfact said: Thailand is set to launch it second Earth observation satellite What Galaxy is Second Earth in ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sydebolle Posted September 29, 2023 Share Posted September 29, 2023 Ah, that will be most delightful news for all the grannies, uncles and aunties without running tap water and inconsistent power supply in the sticks of Northeastern Thailand. They were equally delighted, when the news on the three engineless submarines broke - well done, keep up the good work! The families trying to make ends meet so the kids can purchase the overpriced shoes and funny uniforms at the only authorized outlet in/near the school will also be happy about the fact, that Thailand is approaching the interstellar stage with huge steps ???? 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowellandrew Posted September 29, 2023 Share Posted September 29, 2023 Hope its navigation system doesn't crash into electric poles, lots of other satellites to miss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burma Bill Posted September 29, 2023 Share Posted September 29, 2023 Will the satellite suffer air brake failure and fall to Earth?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PETERTHEEATER Posted September 29, 2023 Share Posted September 29, 2023 5 hours ago, brianthainess said: What Galaxy is Second Earth in ? "A galaxy far, far away......" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthainess Posted September 29, 2023 Share Posted September 29, 2023 47 minutes ago, Burma Bill said: Will the satellite suffer air brake failure and fall to Earth?? Maybe ground control will fall asleep. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KannikaP Posted September 29, 2023 Share Posted September 29, 2023 8 hours ago, Sydebolle said: Ah, that will be most delightful news for all the grannies, uncles and aunties without running tap water and inconsistent power supply in the sticks of Northeastern Thailand. They were equally delighted, when the news on the three engineless submarines broke - well done, keep up the good work! The families trying to make ends meet so the kids can purchase the overpriced shoes and funny uniforms at the only authorized outlet in/near the school will also be happy about the fact, that Thailand is approaching the interstellar stage with huge steps ???? A very thought provoking post, thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KannikaP Posted September 29, 2023 Share Posted September 29, 2023 (edited) 3 hours ago, brianthainess said: Maybe ground control will fall asleep. Ground Control to Major Som. Take your Pak Kapow and put your flip flops on. Edited September 29, 2023 by KannikaP 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonlover Posted September 29, 2023 Share Posted September 29, 2023 (edited) 8 hours ago, Sydebolle said: Ah, that will be most delightful news for all the grannies, uncles and aunties without running tap water and inconsistent power supply in the sticks of Northeastern Thailand. They were equally delighted, when the news on the three engineless submarines broke - well done, keep up the good work! The families trying to make ends meet so the kids can purchase the overpriced shoes and funny uniforms at the only authorized outlet in/near the school will also be happy about the fact, that Thailand is approaching the interstellar stage with huge steps ???? It obviously hasn't occurred to you @Sydebolle that the very people you are talking about could well benefit from the information that this project can provide such as: 22 hours ago, VincentRJ said: The data will have significant applications in emergency response, agriculture, water management, disaster management, urban planning and natural resource management." It is not just a 'rich man's toy'. Edited September 29, 2023 by Moonlover Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KannikaP Posted September 29, 2023 Share Posted September 29, 2023 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Moonlover said: It obviously hasn't occurred to you that the very people you are talking about could well benefit from the information that this project can provide such as: It is not just a 'rich man's toy'. Oh yes it is. All that information could be got from other more affluent countries who really can afford it. I don't know where it was built, but wonder if it is earthed! Edited September 29, 2023 by KannikaP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthainess Posted September 29, 2023 Share Posted September 29, 2023 2 minutes ago, KannikaP said: Ground Control to Major Som. Take your Pak Kapow and put your flip flops on. I'm sitting in a foam box, and floating in most peculiar way 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonlover Posted September 29, 2023 Share Posted September 29, 2023 2 minutes ago, KannikaP said: 3 minutes ago, Moonlover said: It obviously hasn't occurred to you that the very people you are talking about could well benefit from the information that this project can provide such as: It is not just a 'rich man's toy'. 4 minutes ago, KannikaP said: Oh yes it is. All that information could be got from other more affluent countries who really can afford it. If you wish to respond to my posts, please quote the whole post, not just the bits that favour your argument. An argument that is, in fact wrong. Having their own satellite greatly enhances their ability to gather the information that they want, when they want and need it. Not just when some other countries satellite happens to be passing over. Information, by the way they would have to pay for. and might not actually meet their requirements. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KannikaP Posted September 29, 2023 Share Posted September 29, 2023 1 minute ago, Moonlover said: If you wish to respond to my posts, please quote the whole post, not just the bits that favour your argument. An argument that is, in fact wrong. Having their own satellite greatly enhances their ability to gather the information that they want, when they want and need it. Not just when some other countries satellite happens to be passing over. Information, by the way they would have to pay for. and might not actually meet their requirements. OK, over and out. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sydebolle Posted September 29, 2023 Share Posted September 29, 2023 1 hour ago, Moonlover said: It obviously hasn't occurred to you @Sydebolle that the very people you are talking about could well benefit from the information that this project can provide such as: It is not just a 'rich man's toy'. Well, they've used third party satellites for this; Thaksin sent another satellite into space during his tenure. Result is floods everywhere as the "mishaps" due to total incompetence happens on the ground. It is not a rich man's toy but I am pretty sure it made a few people "un-poor" to stay in line with political correctness. And, as said, there are possibly more urgent issues for for millions of Thais hovering over poverty and very bleak existence - my irrelevant thoughts to the subject. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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