Mu Space

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mu Space and Advanced Technology
Native name
บริษัท มิว สเปซ แอนด์ แอดวานซ์ เทคโนโลยี จำกัด
TypePrivate
IndustryAerospace
FoundedJune 21, 2017; 4 years ago (2017-06-21)[1]
FounderJames Yenbamroong[1]
HeadquartersBangkok, Thailand
13°46′41″N 100°32′36″E / 13.7780794°N 100.5433054°E / 13.7780794; 100.5433054Coordinates: 13°46′41″N 100°32′36″E / 13.7780794°N 100.5433054°E / 13.7780794; 100.5433054
Services
Number of employees
60
Websitewww.muspacecorp.com

mu Space and Advanced Technology Co., Ltd., operating under the name mu Space Corp, is an aerospace manufacturer and satellite internet service provider in South East Asia. The company was founded by James Yenbamroong in 2017,[1] with the goal to deliver cutting-edge technology products along with developing aerospace technology and telecommunications service in the region.

The company started with a registered capital of US$3 million.[2] In December 2017, Thailand's National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission granted mu Space a 15-year license to provide satellite services in the country until the year 2032.[3] The company has since been granted an additional 5-year extendable license. Within this year, mu Space also secured satellite gateways as strategic partnerships with state enterprises.

Initially focused on the implementation of a nationwide broadband project using satellite technology,[1] mu Space began conducting space-related research in 2018. In July 2018, the company sent micro-gravity experiments into space aboard the Blue Origin New Shepard rocket,[4] and in September 2018 released a 3D rendering of their own spacesuit version for use by astronauts and space tourists.[5] The company has signed satellite launch contracts with Blue Origin, using the New Glenn rocket,[6] and with Relativity Space using Terran 1, the world's first 3D-printed rocket.[7]

The company signed an MoU Agreement with TOT Public Company Limited (TOT) to engage in the space industry and 5G telecoms services in September 2020[8] and sent an extra enormous payload in October 2020 for Space IDC project by Blue Origin's New Shepard Suborbital which incorporates a wide scope of electronic devices, and sensors for the estimation.[9] In November 2020, the company also worked with TOT to build several VSAT Teleport Gateways starting in Bangkok to provide satellite broadband services. Also in this month, mu Space started developing materials and technology for space IDC as well as installing 5G wireless network equipment and new radio field measurement on 5G services. The company launched a soft opening for its Future Factory (Factory 0) on 26 December 2020 for manufacturing and testing satellite prototypes.[10]

In February 2021, mu Space signed an MoU with Airbus Defense and Space, a world's leading company in spaceship manufacturing. The collaboration between mu Space and Airbus focuses on the cooperate on spacecraft and space technology in Thailand emphasizing on several areas including Earth-observation, Space Situational Awareness (SSA), Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellations, Planetary missions, and Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS).[11] mu Space started to expand its manufacturing site to a larger factory (Factory 01) early 2021.[12][13]

Facilities[]

mu Space's office is currently based in Phaya Thai, Bangkok, which also serves as a research site. The company operates a major operation in Bangkok on Vibhavadi Rangsit 64 Road which also serves as its primary manufacturing plant (Factory 0). mu Space owns a second medium-sized factory (Factory 1) on Vibhavadi Rangsit 64 Road as well.

Office[]

In mid 2018, the Bangkok office is established at Pearl Building on Phahonyothin Road, Phaya Thai, Bangkok, Thailand.

Factory 0[]

In December 2020, mu Space built a small-sized factory of approximately 200 square meters to support its production capacity of developing and testing space technology including satellite components and other technology. This factory comprises three zones which are Metal 3D printing, Clean room, and Chemical Laboratory.[14]

Factory 1[]

In April 2021, the company has a new factory that is ten times larger than the old one with 2202 square meters. The new factory is built with the purpose to develop, test, and manufacture satellite components used in-house and for potential space customers. The medium-sized factory is divided into six areas including Chemical Laboratory, Spaceship, Satellite, Robotics, Motor, and Power System.[15]

Technology[]

Satellite[]

The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Communication had awarded mu Space a license to provide satellite services to Thailand until 2032.[3] In 2018, mu Space started to install equipment to deliver the satellite broadband service for government projects with the plan to use satellites of another company SES.[16]

The company's “Space IDC” (Space Internet Data Center) is a joint project between ‘mu Space’ Corp and a Thai state-owned telecommunications company, and aims to provide a data center service with a server, both located in outer space.[17]

mu Space will also launch its first geostationary satellites with Blue Origin with a target date of 2021 in order to help provide space-based satellite broadband, broadcast, mobile and satellite services to Thailand.[18]

Space Payload Launch[]

Blue Origin New Shepard Launch Vehicle[]

As a part of the company's space program, in July 2018, mu Space sent an experimental payload into space aboard Blue Origin's New Shepard space rocket to test how materials react in micro-gravity environment. The payload included a silicon bleeding-prevention device used in hospitals, a carbon nanotube, and a vacuum-sealed food product. mu Space had 4 times successfully sent payload to the boundary of space with the intention of raising public awareness, in the micro-gravity stages with Blue Origin New Shepard flight spanning three years from 2018-2020.

In the mid 2020, mu Space sent an extra enormous payload cooperating with TOT Public Company Limited which incorporates a wide scope of electronic devices, and sensors for the estimation. Apart from that, the company also coordinated with a group of scientists, biologists, young students and famous Thai artists to send anti-disciplinary experiments for studying the effect of weightlessness and understanding of DNA Storage Preservation.[19]

5G Services[]

mu Space provides a solution of 5G services for mobile vendors and operators including 5G infrastructure (antenna and network equipment), 5G end devices (robot user terminal and machines), software for specific use cases (field measurement and signal analyzer), and installation (Base Station and EDGE Computing).

Other Collaborations[]

Tham Luang cave

Tham Luang cave rescue[]

Further information: Tham Luang cave rescue

mu Space assembled a team of engineers to help in the rescue mission to save the 12 boys and their football coach trapped inside Tham Luang cave in Thailand. The company collaborated with Google and Weather Decision Technologies to provide the rescuers with weather forecast models.[20]

The Boring Company founder Elon Musk also offered his help and discussed his rescue plan via Twitter. mu Space founder James Yenbamroong claimed to have been involved, but this was not verified.[21] Musk then flew to Thailand with his private jet to deliver the "kid-sized" submarines his engineers developed for the rescue mission.[22] Thai authorities however decided not to use the submarines.[23]

See also[]

References[]

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  2. ^ "Thai space technology mu Space to raise more than US$9.2 million in 2018 - Reuters". Archived from the original on 2018-07-24. Retrieved 2018-11-21.
  3. ^ a b "mu space becomes first Thai private company to acquire satellite license - The Myanmar Times". Retrieved 2018-11-21.
  4. ^ "Blue Origin successfully tests escape system in latest New Shepard launch - SpaceNews.com". SpaceNews.com. 2018-07-18. Retrieved 2018-11-21.
  5. ^ D, Dave (2018-09-21). "mu Space unveils its futuristic and sleek spacesuit - PattayaOne". PattayaOne. Retrieved 2018-11-21.
  6. ^ "mu Space Corp signs on as 3rd customer for Blue Origin's New Glenn - The Enterprise Orbit". The Enterprise Orbit. 2017-09-27. Retrieved 2018-11-21.
  7. ^ Howell, Elizabeth. "A 3D-Printed Rocket Will Launch A Thai Satellite Into Space". Forbes. Retrieved 2019-04-25.
  8. ^ Limited, Bangkok Post Public Company. "TOT server payload poised for launch into orbit". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 2021-05-19.
  9. ^ Limited, Bangkok Post Public Company. "TOT server payload poised for launch into orbit". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 2021-06-04.
  10. ^ "mu Space @ The First Thai Spaceship Factory Opening – SatNews". news.satnews.com. Retrieved 2021-05-06.
  11. ^ "mu Space and Airbus have signed MoU to drive satellite and space technology development in Thailand". mu Space Corp. 2021-02-08. Retrieved 2021-03-26.
  12. ^ Limited, Bangkok Post Public Company. "mu Space granted BOI investment incentives to compete in global space industry". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 2021-05-06.
  13. ^ "Tech in Asia - Connecting Asia's startup ecosystem". www.techinasia.com. Retrieved 2021-05-05.
  14. ^ "mu Space @ The First Thai Spaceship Factory Opening – SatNews". news.satnews.com. Retrieved 2021-04-08.
  15. ^ "muSpace Secures a Thailand Board of Investment Promotion To Put Them On The Map – SatNews". news.satnews.com. Retrieved 2021-04-16.
  16. ^ "mu Space, SES and Hughes to provide broadband access to rural Thailand - Capacity Media". www.capacitymedia.com. Retrieved 2018-11-21.
  17. ^ "'mu Space' to build Thailand's first spaceship in 2021". Room, The Space Journal. Retrieved 2021-05-19.
  18. ^ "Blue Origin selected as launch provider for satellite startup mu Space". TechCrunch. Retrieved 2021-06-04.
  19. ^ Limited, Bangkok Post Public Company. "Reach for the stars". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 2021-05-19.
  20. ^ "Perspective: mu Space—The Wild Boars are finally going home..." www.satmagazine.com. Retrieved 2018-11-22.
  21. ^ Jordan, Dearbail (2018-07-06). "Elon Musk offers to help Thai cave rescue". BBC News. Retrieved 2018-11-22.
  22. ^ "10 facts you may not know yet about Elon Musk | Startup Thailand". Startup Thailand. 2018-07-19. Retrieved 2018-11-22.
  23. ^ "Elon Musk waded into Thai cave to drop off tiny rescue submarine, rescuers said no thanks". ABC News. 2018-07-10. Retrieved 2018-11-22.

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