- Ku-Band
 - C-Band
 - Steerable Ka-Band
 - Steerable Ku-Band
 
											
                                            
										
											
                                            
										
KOREASAT 8 has 4 high power Ku-Band transponders and 8 C-Band transponders. It is positioned at 75°E. The satellite was manufactured by Space Systems/Loral(SSL) and was launched aboard an Ariane 5 launch vehicle by Arianespace in February, 2014.
KOREASAT 8 is a multi-mission C and Ku-Band satellite, which is designed to provide multiple services including direct-to-home and cable television distribution, VSAT services, data networks and telecommunications services across Southeast Asia and the Sub Saharan Africa region.
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| Polarization | Linear(Horizontal or Vertical) | 
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| Orbital Location(Longitude) | 75° E | 
| Geographic Coverage | Southeast Asia, Africa, Europe, Australia | 
| Launch Service Provider | Arianespace | 
| Launch Date | 07 Feb 2014 | 
| Spacecraft(Model) | FS 1300 | 
| Manufacturer | Space System/Loral | 
| Lifetime | 15 years |