- 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.
| Number of Transponders |
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| Uplink/Downlink Frequencies(GHz) |
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| Polarization | Linear(Horizontal or Vertical) |
| EIRP(Peak Value)(dBW) |
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| G/T(dB/K) |
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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 |