Optical imaging satellites with medium resolution (3 to 10 m) capabilities
Orbit suggests an earth observation role.
Carries Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) sensor
Carries real-time video Earth imaging system and an AIS receive for relaying ship location information.
14 of the 28 C-band transponders will be operated by Thaicom as Thaicom 7.
Test satellite for multimedial communications.
Collect and relay hydrological and meteorological data and data for disaster relief.
"The primary users of the satellite will be the Ministry of Land and Resources, the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development, the Ministry of Transport, and the State Forestry Administration,"
Equivalent of U.S. NOSS system - three satellite cluster
Remote surveillance of satellites ca LEO.
