TSC-1

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Overview
The TSC-1 Satellite is a microsatellite weighing approximately 120 kilograms, developed by Thai engineers under the Thai Space Collaboration Partnership Program. Its mission is to validate technologies designed and constructed domestically, featuring key scientific payloads such as a Hyperspectral Imager and a Space Weather monitoring device.

The satellite is designed to capture hyperspectral images of the Earth's surface, covering all regions of Thailand, providing in-depth insights into land cover characteristics through statistical and AI-based analyses. Applications include assessing forest health, identifying weed species in degraded areas, analyzing crop types and yields across seasons, and diagnosing water or nutrient deficiencies in crops. This innovation advances precision agriculture, enhancing productivity through high-resolution, space-based data tailored to specific regions, thus supporting policies to improve quality of life.

Key Specifications

  • Type: Low Earth Orbit Microsatellite
  • Weight: ~120 kilograms
  • Orbit Altitude: 500–600 kilometers
  • Dimensions: 700mm x 600mm x 400mm
  • Main Payload: Hyperspectral Imaging Camera (30m Ground Sampling Distance)
  • Secondary Payload: Space Weather Monitoring Device
  • Design, Integration, and Testing: Conducted entirely in Thailand
  • Ground Stations: Located at NARIT and GISTDA
  • Data Transmission: X-band, S-band, UHF
  • Data Reception: S-band, UHF

Scientific Payloads

Hyperspectral Imager

    • Captures multi-wavelength spectral images for detailed land surface analysis.
    • Designed and developed by NARIT's Center for Optics and Photonics Technology, leveraging astronomical expertise to meet space-grade requirements.
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Space Weather Monitoring Device

    • Measures space weather phenomena impacting Earth, designed and developed by Mahidol University.
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Space Weather
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  • Microsatellite Mass:~120 Kg.
  • Dimension: 700mm x 600mm x 400mm
  • SSO orbit  at 500 - 600 Km.
  • Main Payload equipment : Hyperspectral Imaging Camera 30 m GSD
  • Minor Payload equipment: Space Weather                        
  • Design, integrate and test in Thailand
  • Ground station at NARIT and GISTDA
  • Data sending:  X-band, S-band , UHF
  • Data receiving:  S-band , UHF

Market Context
Satellites are highly specialized products tailored for specific applications and are not mass-produced. Most fully integrated satellites are manufactured by companies based abroad.

Potential for Commercial and Industrial Expansion
The development of space technologies and skilled personnel in Thailand can catalyze the establishment of a domestic space industry capable of competing globally. Space technology, as a high-level innovation, contributes to the advancement of STEM fields (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) and paves the way for new technological breakthroughs in the future.

Development Team
The engineering team operates under the Thai Space Collaboration Partnership Program.

For Further Information:
Mr. Phongsakorn Meemark
Engineer, TSC-1 Satellite Project
National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand (NARIT)
E-mail: [email protected]