Mission details
| Launched | May 27, 2016 at 21:39 UTC |
|---|---|
| Status | Complete (Success) |
| Rocket | Falcon 9 Full Thrust |
| Launch pad | Space Launch Complex 40, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL |
| Orbit | Geostationary Transfer Orbit |
| Mission type | Communications |
| Booster | B1023, 1st flight |
| Landing | Landed: droneship OCISLY |
Times in UTC. Data from Launch Library 2 by The Space Devs, last changed 2026-10-27 00:52 UTC. Launch times move often; check the official page on launch day.
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Thaicom 8 questions
When did Thaicom 8 launch?
SpaceX launched Thaicom 8 on a Falcon 9 from Space Launch Complex 40, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL on May 27, 2016 at 21:39 UTC. Launch Library 2 records it as a success.
Which booster flew Thaicom 8?
Booster B1023 flew for the 1st time, and landed on the droneship OCISLY.
Where can I watch Thaicom 8 again?
The official SpaceX webcast is linked on this page, under Replay and sources.
Answers as of October 27, 2026.