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Long March 6C
ProviderChina Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
PadLaunch Complex 9A
DateAug 25, 2026
PrecisionAbout 03:20 AM UTC
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Thaicom 8
Falcon 9 Full ThrustSpaceXSpace Launch Complex 40
Friday, May 27, 2016 · 09:39 PM UTC
This mission is complete.
Mission Brief
Thaicom 8 will be launched into a geostationary transfer orbit (GTO) on a Falcon 9 Full Trust for a 30 days testing phase following a in orbit burn of the satellite propulsion system to put the spacecraft into a geosynchronous orbit (GSO)at 78.5 degrees east longitude. Where Thaicom 8 will provide broadcast and data services for up to 15 years. The Falcon 9 first stage will test a experimental ballistic landing off the coast where it is schedule to land on the Autonomous Spaceport Drone Ship (ASDS). Even if the landing fails the knowledge learned from the attempt will help for future missions.
PayloadThaicom 8
OrbitGeostationary Transfer Orbit
CustomerSpaceX
Stages2
PadSpace Launch Complex 40, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
WeatherNo formal weather concerns published, temperature not reported
Mission Timeline
20 / 20100%Ground vector
Launch site
Site locked
Space Launch Complex 40
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
Global range
- Latitude
- 28.562°N
- Longitude
- 80.577°W
Range Weather
Launch commit criteria
60%
GO
WatchNo active constraints
Weather Rules
No formal weather rule concerns published.
- Primary concern
- None published
- Rule count
- 0
- Temperature
- Not reported
- Surface wind
- Not reported
Window
09:39 PM UTC - 11:39 PM UTC
Provider
SpaceX
Profile →USA • Founded 2002
Space Exploration Technologies Corp., known as SpaceX, is an American aerospace manufacturer and space transport services company headquartered in Hawthorne, California. It was founded in 2002 by entrepreneur E...
Schedule History
No meaningful launch-time or status changes recorded.
