Space Brief 3 Dec 2025
Today's brief covers the integration of commercial and military space capabilities, a notable change in Crew 12 mission, advancements in digital training for space operations, and more.
ASIASAT 8 (AMOS-7) (40107)
COSPAR: 2014-046A | Alt Name: Asiasat 8
Image
Additional Sources
Launch Details
Launch Date
August 5, 2014
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
40107
International Designator
2014-046A
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:49:52 GMT
Apogee
Calculating...
Perigee
Calculating...
Inclination
0.03°
Right Ascension
272.04°
Eccentricity
Calculating...
Argument of Perigee
183.76°
Period
1436.07 min
Mean Motion
1.00 rev/day
Latitude
Calculating...
Longitude
Calculating...
Altitude
Calculating...
Velocity
Calculating...
Polar Plot
3D Visualization
Basic Satellite Info
Name
ASIASAT 8 (AMOS-7)
Alternative Name
Asiasat 8
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
ASIA
Country
China(Hong Kong)
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 40107U 14046A 26185.24297078 -.00000321 00000-0 00000-0 0 9995
2 40107 0.0341 272.0413 0001646 183.7579 19.2326 1.00273639102320
Source: Celestrak
Summary
ASIASAT 8 (also known as AMOS-7) is a communication satellite manufactured by SSL and launched on August 5, 2014, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's LC40 launch pad using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions of 4.5 meters in length, 2.2 meters in diameter, and spans 27 meters when its solar arrays are deployed. It weighs 4,535 kilograms at launch with a dry mass of 2,500 kilograms. Equipped with 24 Ku-band transponders and one Ka-band beam, ASIASAT 8 operates under the ownership of ASIA and is used for communication purposes. Its power system includes two deployable solar arrays and batteries. The satellite was designed to operate for a 15-year lifespan using an R-4D motor and has a bus configuration based on the LS-1300LL platform with a shape described as box + 2 pan and a radar cross-section of 44.8232 square meters.
Physical Characteristics
Length
4.5
Diameter
2.2
Span
27
Dry Mass
2500
Launch Mass
4535
Shape
Box + 2 pan
Radar Cross Section
44.8232
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Asiasat 8
Purpose
Communication
Mission
Communication
Manufacturer
SSL
Life Expectancy
15 years
Bus
LS-1300LL
Configuration
SSL-1300LL
Motor
R-4D
Equipment
24 Ku-band transponders, 1 Ka-band beam
Power System
2 deployable solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
Next Pass
Azimuth Elevation Time (Local)
Start Azimuth
Max Elevation
Stop Azimuth
Time Until
Pass Duration
Satellite Articles
View All Posts »Learn more about satellites and other related topics.
X Report 18 Dec 2024
SpaceX achieves significant milestones with Starship and multiple launch missions, while Starlink connectivity expands through T-Mobile's beta program.
Space Brief 25 Jan 2025
Today's Space Brief covers pivotal updates in military space capabilities, defense acquisitions, the UK's nuclear enhancements, and Boeing's financial challenges.
X Report 11 May 2025
SpaceX successfully launched 28 Starlink satellites from Florida, marking a significant milestone in their deployment strategy. This follows the recent launch of 26 satellites from California, highlighting ongoing expansion efforts.
X Report 7 Nov 2024
SpaceX prepares for sixth Starship flight, slated for mid-November, following successful fifth test in October.
Space Brief 27 May 2025
Today's Space Brief highlights advances in satellite communication for defense, regulatory changes for Starlink in South Africa, SpaceX's ongoing Starlink launches, and a significant contract for a Chinese satellite constellation.
Space Brief 4 Sep 2025
Today's briefing covers a surprise launch by Israel, a milestone missile contract for Lockheed Martin, and updates on Indian missile defense strategies.
X Report 9 Jan 2025
Exciting advancements from SpaceX as Starshield satellites prepare for launch, Starship Flight 7 faces a short delay, and new Starlink satellites enter orbit.