Thaicom 5
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Thaicom 5 was a geostationary communications satellite operated by Thaicom. It was used to provide communications services to Asia, Africa, Middle East, Americas, Europe and Australia. Wikipedia
Manufacturers: Thales Alenia Space and Alcatel Alenia Space
Launch date: May 27, 2006 at 5:09 PM EDT
Orbit height: 22,236 mi
Speed on orbit: 1.908 miles/s
Launch mass: 2,800 kilograms (6,200 lb)
Mission duration: 12 years (planned)
Reference system: Geocentric