Thailand Satellites
Data current as of 2026-07-20.
Thailand is responsible for 16 cataloged objects, of which 13 are in orbit and 8 are active. 15 of those are payloads, with 1 rocket bodies and debris. 3 have reentered. The first launched in 1993, and the most recent in 2026. Its most prolific operator by object count is SHINW.
13
In orbit
8
Active
16
Total cataloged
3
Reentered
Object types
15
Payloads
1
Other (rocket bodies + debris)
Thailand satellites launched per year
Still in orbit Since reentered Click a year to list its satellites.
Top operators
The organizations responsible for the most Thailand objects.
| Operator | Objects |
|---|---|
| SHINW | 3 |
| THAIC | 2 |
| SHIN | 2 |
| RTAF | 2 |
| GISTDA | 2 |
| TMSAT | 1 |
| RAST | 1 |
| KMUTNB/KYUT | 1 |
| BCCT/KMUTNB | 1 |
Top spacecraft buses
The platforms Thailand satellites are built on.
| Bus | Satellites |
|---|---|
| Star-2.3 | 2 |
| HS-376L | 2 |
| Cubesat 6U | 2 |
| Cubesat 3U | 2 |
| UoSAT | 1 |
| Spacebus 3000A | 1 |
| Spacebus 3000 | 1 |
| SSL-1300SX | 1 |
| Cubesat 1U | 1 |
| Astrosat-500 | 1 |
| Astrobus-S | 1 |
Thailand satellites
Track any of them live in KeepTrack.
| Name | NORAD | COSPAR | Bus | Owner | Launched | Orbit | Status | Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KNACKSAT-2 | 67683 | 1998-067XZ | Cubesat 3U | KMUTNB/KYUT | Feb 3, 2026 | 92 min, 51.6° | Active | ◉ |
| THEOS-2 (T2V) THEOS-2 | 58016 | 2023-155A | Astrobus-S | GISTDA | Oct 9, 2023 | 97 min, 97.9° | Active | ◉ |
| NAPA-2 NAPA-2 | 48963 | 2021-059CN | Cubesat 6U | RTAF | Jun 30, 2021 | 88 min, 97.6° | Reentered | ◉ |
| BCCSAT-1 BCCSAT-1 | 48041 | 2021-022AK | Cubesat 1U | BCCT/KMUTNB | Mar 22, 2021 | 88 min, 97.4° | Reentered | ◉ |
| NAPA-1 NAPA 1 | 46320 | 2020-061BA | Cubesat 6U | RTAF | Sep 3, 2020 | 92 min, 97.2° | Active | ◉ |
| JAISAT-1 JAISAT 1 | 44419 | 2019-038F | Cubesat 3U | RAST | Jul 5, 2019 | 88 min, 97.6° | Reentered | ◉ |
| OBJECT BA KNACKSAT | 43806 | 2018-099BA | Cubesat 1U | KMUTNB | Dec 3, 2018 | 95 min, 97.4° | Inactive | ◉ |
| THAICOM 8 Thaicom 8 | 41552 | 2016-031A | Star-2.3 | THAIC | May 27, 2016 | 1436 min, 0.1° | Active | ◉ |
| THAICOM 6 Thaicom 6 | 39500 | 2014-002A | Star-2.3 | THAIC | Jan 6, 2014 | 1436 min, 0.1° | Active | ◉ |
| THEOS Thaichote | 33396 | 2008-049A | Astrosat-500 | GISTDA | Oct 1, 2008 | 101 min, 98.6° | Active | ◉ |
| THAICOM 5 Thaicom 5 | 29163 | 2006-020B | Spacebus 3000A | SHIN | May 27, 2006 | 1452 min, 6.1° | Inactive | ◉ |
| THAICOM 4 Thaicom 4 | 28786 | 2005-028A | SSL-1300SX | SHIN | Aug 11, 2005 | 1436 min, 0.3° | Active | ◉ |
| TMSAT-1 (TO-31) Thai-OSCAR-31 | 25396 | 1998-043C | UoSAT | TMSAT | Jul 10, 1998 | 101 min, 99.0° | Inactive | ◉ |
| THAICOM 3 Thaicom 3 | 24768 | 1997-016A | Spacebus 3000 | SHINW | Apr 16, 1997 | 1458 min, 13.1° | Inactive | ◉ |
| THAICOM 2 Thaicom 2 | 23314 | 1994-065B | HS-376L | SHINW | Oct 8, 1994 | 1446 min, 11.5° | Inactive | ◉ |
| THAICOM 1 Thaicom 1 | 22931 | 1993-078B | HS-376L | SHINW | Dec 18, 1993 | 1452 min, 12.0° | Inactive | ◉ |
Frequently asked questions
How many satellites does Thailand have in orbit?
13 Thailand objects are currently in orbit, out of 16 ever cataloged. 3 have reentered.
How many Thailand satellites are active?
8 Thailand objects carry an active status in the catalog, out of 15 payloads.
When did Thailand's first satellite launch?
The first cataloged Thailand object launched in 1993, and the most recent in 2026.