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Thor 8 [Thales Alenia Space]
Thor 8, will provide high power direct-to-home (DTH) television services from the 1 West orbital position.
From its orbital slot at 1 west, the THOR 8 communications satellite will meet the growing demand for connectivity and ensure continuity of Space Norways broadcasting service over a geographic coverage area from the Nordics to Central and Eastern Europe. THOR 8 will provide top-tier satellite connectivity for broadcasters and high-speed internet access for fixed and mobile infrastructure (maritime, terrestrial and aeronautical services) in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
With a launch mass of 4 metric tons, the satellite will be built on Thales Alenia Spaces Spacebus-4000B2 platform and will operate in the Ka and Ku frequency bands.
As prime contractor, Thales Alenia Space is responsible for the design, manufacture, testing and delivery of the satellite. THOR 8 will be launched in 2027 and will have an in-orbit service life of over 15 years.
| Nation: | Norway |
|---|---|
| Type / Application: | Communication |
| Operator: | Space Norway |
| Contractors: | Thales Alenia Space |
| Equipment: | Ka-band and Ku-band transponders |
| Configuration: | Spacebus-4000B2 |
| Propulsion: | S400 |
| Power: | 2 deployable solar arrays, batteries |
| Lifetime: | 15 years |
| Mass: | ~4000 kg |
| Orbit: | GEO |
| Satellite | COSPAR | Date | LS | Launch Vehicle | Remarks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thor 8 | - | 2027 |
References:
- aerospace-technology.com: Thor 6
