The document summarizes the next decade of astronomical development in Thailand from 2020-2030. It discusses establishing new observatories and telescopes, including a 40m radio telescope and a 13m VGOS telescope. It also outlines plans for the Princess Sirindhorn AstroPark, which will include facilities like a planetarium, public observatory, and advanced innovation center. Another major initiative is the Thai Space Consortium, which aims to develop Thailand's space industry and capabilities through projects like a scientific research satellite and a lunar orbiter satellite called TSC-2, which would be Thailand's first moon mission. The goal is for Thailand to become a world-renowned leader in astronomy, technology, and innovation.

1. The Next Decade of Astronomy Development
In Thailand.
Boonrucksar Soonthornthum
Executive Advisor
National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand
SEA Galaxy Forum, July 27,2022
Marina Bay Sands, Singapore.

2. Establishment of NARIT (2009-
2019)
: Astronomical Infrastructure
: Astronomical Collaborative
Network.
: Human Resource Development
and Capacity Buildings

3. The new challenge
For the 2nd decade on astronomical development in Thailand
(2020-2030)

4. ASTRONOMY
A challenge that drives
human capacity and
technology developments

5. RESEARCH
TECHNOLOGY
DEVELOPMENT
OUTREACH NETWORK
To be a world-renowned organization in Astronomy,
Technology and Innovation
VISION
MISSION

6. Thai National Radio Telescope
Diameter: 40 meters
Location : Doi Saket, Chiang Mai
VGOS Telescope
Diameter: 13 meters
Location : Chiang Mai, Songkhla

7. 1 m. Telescope (2019)

8. Entrance Gate
Center of Observatories
Operations and Engineering
NARIT Headquarters
Planetarium and
Exhibition
Public Observatory
Advanced Innovation
Center (2022)
Princess Sirindhorn AstroPark
Fabrication Lab (2022)
Prototype Incubator
Center (2024)

10. from Buyer TO INNOVATOR
Thai Space Consortium

11. Thai-made
Scientific
Research
Satellite
Objectives
Scientific
Payload
Development
Human
Capacity
Building
Driving
Space
Industry
Inspiration

12. Infrastructures for TSC
Thai Space Consortium
Advanced Lab Ground Segment Assembly Integration Test
Space Environment Facilities
Joint Deep Space Network
from 40m Telescope
RADIO FREQUENCY TECHNOLOGY HIGH PRECISION
Machining Laboratory

13. International Collaboration
Thai Space Consortium

14. 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027
TSC-P
optical payload
for earth observation
TSC-1
Hyperspectral imaging for
earth observation & space weather
TSC-5
Deep
Space
Exploration
TSC-3
SAR (TBC)
for Earth Observation
Milestone of Thai Space Consortium
TSC-2
Moon probe &
deep space communication
2028 2029 2030 2031
Key Technologies Proven
TSC Signing Ceremony
TSC-4
GEOSAT
TSC-1 = 900 M baht
TSC-2 = 3,000 M baht Thai Space Consortium

15. ● Small Satellite mass: ~300kg
● Lunar Orbit at 100 km
● Main Payload: Hyperspectral Imaging Camera 15-30m GSD
● Secondary Payload: Space Weather
● Manufacture Integration and Testing in Thailand
● Ground Station at NARIT and GISTDA
● Downlink: X-band (8.0-8.4 GHz)
● Uplink: X-band (7.0-7.4 GHz)
● Total budget: ~3000 M Baht
TSC- 2
Lunar probe &
deep space communication
Satellite
Specification

16. TSC-2
Lunar Orbiter Project
Thailand 1st moon mission
The Moon is not the ultimate goal,
but rather a challenging path to deep technology and innovation.

17. Essential Key Technologies
Deep Space
Communication
Thai Space Consortium
Orbit Transfer/ Orbit
Insertion
Radiation Hardened
Electronics / Avionics
High-precision
and High-
performance
Integrated System
Deep Space
Guidance and
Navigation

18. SPACE - The Final Frontier