# THAICOM 1A
**Wikidata**: [Q2408456](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2408456)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/thaicom-1a

## Summary
THAICOM 1A is a communications satellite (also known as THAICOM 1) that was launched on 18 December 1993. It was placed into space by an Ariane 44L rocket from launch site ELA-2 and is identified by COSPAR ID 1993-078B and satellite catalog number 22931.

## Key Facts
- THAICOM 1A is an instance of a communications satellite (an artificial satellite designed for telecommunications).
- Launch date: 1993-12-18.
- Launch vehicle: Ariane 44L.
- Launch start point (launch site): ELA-2.
- COSPAR ID: 1993-078B.
- Satellite catalog number (scn): 22931.
- Significant recorded event: rocket launch from ELA-2 on 1993-12-18.
- Alternate name / alias: THAICOM 1.
- External identifiers: Google Knowledge Graph ID /g/121y9lwf and Wolfram Language entity code Entity["Satellite", "22931"].
- Wikipedia coverage languages: German (de), Hungarian (hu), Italian (it), Polish (pl), Portuguese (pt).

## FAQs
### Q: What is THAICOM 1A?
A: THAICOM 1A is a communications satellite (also called THAICOM 1) that was launched on 18 December 1993. It is cataloged under COSPAR ID 1993-078B and satellite number 22931.

### Q: When and how was THAICOM 1A launched?
A: THAICOM 1A was launched on 1993-12-18. The launch vehicle was an Ariane 44L and the launch took place from ELA-2.

### Q: How can THAICOM 1A be identified in databases?
A: Key identifiers are COSPAR ID 1993-078B and satellite catalog number 22931. It also appears as /g/121y9lwf in the Google Knowledge Graph and as Entity["Satellite","22931"] in Wolfram Language.

### Q: Is THAICOM 1A referred to by any other name?
A: Yes. THAICOM 1A is also known by the alias THAICOM 1.

## Why It Matters
As a communications satellite, THAICOM 1A is part of the global infrastructure that enables telecommunication services from orbit. Satellites of this class are designed to carry communications payloads that support broadcasting, data transmission, and other telecommunication functions. The launch of THAICOM 1A on 18 December 1993 using an Ariane 44L contributed to the deployment of space-based communications capacity during that period. Its formal identifiers (COSPAR ID 1993-078B and satellite catalog number 22931) and presence in international reference systems (Google Knowledge Graph and Wolfram Language) make it discoverable and traceable in technical and public information systems. The recorded launch event from ELA-2 documents the mission's insertion into space and provides an archival reference point for analysts and researchers tracking historical satellite deployments. While specific payload and operational details are not provided here, THAICOM 1A exemplifies the class of satellites that expand and support terrestrial telecommunications networks.

## Notable For
- Being a communications satellite launched on 1993-12-18, contributing to early-1990s telecommunications deployments.
- Launch by the Ariane 44L rocket from ELA-2, tying it to the Ariane 4 launch family.
- Having the COSPAR designation 1993-078B and satellite catalog number 22931 for clear tracking and identification.
- Registration in major knowledge systems: Google Knowledge Graph ID /g/121y9lwf and Wolfram Language entity code Entity["Satellite","22931"].
- Presence of Wikipedia articles in multiple languages (de, hu, it, pl, pt), indicating international documentation.

## Body
### Overview
- Name: THAICOM 1A.
- Alias: THAICOM 1.
- Class: communications satellite.
- Purpose (class definition): an artificial satellite designed for telecommunications.

### Identifiers
- COSPAR ID: 1993-078B.
- Satellite catalog number (scn): 22931.
- Google Knowledge Graph ID: /g/121y9lwf.
- Wolfram Language entity code: Entity["Satellite", "22931"].
- Wikipedia language editions recorded: German (de), Hungarian (hu), Italian (it), Polish (pl), Portuguese (pt).

### Launch
- Launch date: 1993-12-18.
- Launch vehicle: Ariane 44L (a rocket in the Ariane 4 series).
- Launch start point / launch site: ELA-2.
- Significant event recorded: rocket launch from ELA-2 on 1993-12-18.

### Classification and Related Classes
- Instance of: communications satellite.
- Related vehicle class: Ariane 44L (Ariane 4 series rocket).

### Documentation and Coverage
- Structured references for launch and event details indicate archival sourcing.
- Sitelink count in the provided dataset: 5.

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report