Advanced Satellite Testing Center Opened in Chonburi

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BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand is advancing its space ambitions through the Satellite Assembly Integration and Testing Center (AIT) located at the Space Inspirium in Sriracha district, Chonburi province. Managed by the Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (GISTDA), the AIT center is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, including a clean room and test bench for satellite research and development.

 

Among the users of its services are Mu Space Corp, a Thai spacecraft and satellite producer, and the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF).

 

The AIT center has already conducted crucial tests on the RTAF’s Thai Universe-1 satellite, assessing its ability to withstand harsh space conditions through vibration and temperature testing. This is part of the center’s offerings, which include mass property tests to determine a satellite’s center of gravity.

 

The center plans to introduce tests for electromagnetic interference, enhancing its testing capabilities. The quality of the AIT’s testing equipment has been validated by Surrey Satellite Technology Limited (SSTL) in the United Kingdom, confirming that it meets both UK and international ISO 9100 standards.

 

The AIT center recently facilitated testing for Thailand’s THEOS-2A satellite, which is expected to launch from Satish Dhawan Space Center in India by the end of the year. Developed by a team of GISTDA engineers and SSTL experts over two years, THEOS-2A is designed to orbit 520 kilometers above Earth. It will serve national needs, including agricultural management, natural disaster response, and resource mapping.

 

by Krajangwit Johjit

 

Source: NNT 2024-07-25

 

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[mikebell]

  On 7/25/2024 at 2:26 AM, webfact said:

state-of-the-art facilities, including a clean room

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That's a novelty.

[champers]

... and a test bench. 

[brianthainess]

Is this another branch of the RTA businesses ?

[NativeBob]

No thai-bashing, please! 

Congratulations on the development and hope it will go well.

[simon43]

  On 7/25/2024 at 2:30 AM, mikebell said:

That's a novelty.

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This is a clean room - that handsome guy is me many years ago when I was a space flight hardware designer 🙂 After that career I became an ice-cream salesman...

 

[GammaGlobulin]

I just wish that the High-Tech guys at the multinational in Thailand would solve the factory defects in my ACs...

Before they head into outer space.

 

Since coming to Thailand, my faith in finding cutting-edge science and technology here has been shaken and stirred.

 

 

[hotchilli]

  On 7/25/2024 at 2:26 AM, webfact said:

is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, including a clean room and test bench for satellite research and development.

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Wow..

[hotchilli]

  On 7/25/2024 at 2:39 AM, champers said:

... and a test bench. 

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Lazadas finest, hot from China.

[NativeBob]

  On 7/25/2024 at 5:27 AM, GammaGlobulin said:

Since coming to Thailand, my faith in finding cutting-edge science and technology here has been shaken and stirred.

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I visited few Universities in Bangkok. Yes there's cutting edge science and technology but only few lecturers and even fewer students. Very sad to see indeed.

[GammaGlobulin]

  On 7/25/2024 at 6:17 AM, NativeBob said:

I visited few Universities in Bangkok. Yes there's cutting edge science and technology but only few lecturers and even fewer students. Very sad to see indeed.

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The Natural Sciences is......HARD!

 

One cannot just absorb Physics and Biochem Textbooks in one's sleep by listening to audio recordings.

 

They do not have what it takes to work hard at that level at anything relating to academics.

 

Homework is only something they do for 24 hours before a major exam.

 

Not to mention, ....culture and IQ, perhaps.

 

So then....

WHY?

 

Why do this Outer Space Gig, anyway?

 

Certainly this can be done FAR BETTER in other parts of the world.

 

And, do they have the money to divert from other parts of the economy?

 

 

[DPKANKAN]

  On 7/25/2024 at 6:11 AM, hotchilli said:

Lazadas finest, hot from China.

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To test changing a submarine into an inter galaxy rocket ship!!!!😏😏😏😏😂🤣😂🤣

[NativeBob]

  On 7/25/2024 at 6:23 AM, GammaGlobulin said:

Certainly this can be done FAR BETTER in other parts of the world.

And, do they have the money to divert from other parts of the economy?

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that was a shortcut for many years and what is the result? 

My guess is suddenly someone big and powerful thought to give another chance to turn country into something more developed and fit to XXI century. 

I saw new buildings and massive brand new equipment in labs in **** University, but what is it good for if none is using it? Lamenting scenes.

[GammaGlobulin]

  On 7/25/2024 at 6:36 AM, NativeBob said:

that was a shortcut for many years and what is the result? 

My guess is suddenly someone big and powerful thought to give another chance to turn country into something more developed and fit to XXI century. 

I saw new buildings and massive brand new equipment in labs in **** University, but what is it good for if none is using it? Lamenting scenes.

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It is actually possible to buy talent.

China has done it.

If Thailand is willing to spend Two Trillion USD, then Thailand can become a High-Tech power of note.

Just don't try to do anything....HALFWAY.

 

And, also, Thailand could easily hire some dynamite Chinese engineers if sufficient money was available.

 

[NativeBob]

  On 7/25/2024 at 7:35 AM, GammaGlobulin said:

Thailand could easily hire some dynamite Chinese engineers if sufficient money was available

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obviously, no doubt. So far only foreign talents are dropoffs from West and bozos from UK and EU. Not so bright future, isn't?

 

Thailand could also become nuclear superpower/genetic study international hub/human rights something/%whatever%/ if sufficient money was available. No doubt. 

[GammaGlobulin]

  On 7/25/2024 at 7:57 AM, NativeBob said:

obviously, no doubt. So far only foreign talents are dropoffs from West and bozos from UK and EU. Not so bright future, isn't?

 

Thailand could also become nuclear superpower/genetic study international hub/human rights something/%whatever%/ if sufficient money was available. No doubt. 

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No doubt.

[NativeBob]

  On 7/25/2024 at 8:01 AM, GammaGlobulin said:

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Roger Waters "triple edition" right?
Lovely!

[jacko45k]

  On 7/25/2024 at 7:35 AM, GammaGlobulin said:

And, also, Thailand could easily hire some dynamite Chinese engineers if sufficient money was available.

 

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From what I hear Chinese are advertising on large billboards in Bangkok for staff already, so the takeover of Thailand is underway. 

[GammaGlobulin]

  On 7/25/2024 at 10:45 PM, jacko45k said:

From what I hear Chinese are advertising on large billboards in Bangkok for staff already, so the takeover of Thailand is underway. 

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Advertising for what? 

 

The Chinese will use their own engineers and tech people from China. Chinese are more highly educated and smarter and more innovative and harder working. 

 

You may be seeing ads for low-level factory operators, just basically cogs in the factory production wheel. 

 

 

[jacko45k]

  On 7/25/2024 at 11:02 PM, GammaGlobulin said:

Advertising for what? 

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Staff/ jobs....  but yes seemingly lower level positions.