Türksat 6A, Türkiye’s first domestically produced communication satellite tv for pc, has efficiently entered its everlasting geosynchronous orbit at 42 levels east, Transport and Infrastructure Minister Abdulkadir Uraloğlu introduced on Saturday.
“After six launches, Türksat 6A has arrived at its designated orbit. We plan to complete the testing process and put the satellite into service in the first quarter of 2025,” he introduced in a press release posted on X.
Uraloğlu reminded that Türksat 6A, which started its journey on July 9 from SpaceX’s Cape Canaveral launch heart, had reached its non permanent orbit at 50 levels east on July 20.
During this time, the satellite tv for pc underwent and handed payload checks. The satellite tv for pc has now settled into its last orbit, 35,786 kilometers above Earth, following a last adjustment on Dec. 27 at round 05:00 Türkiye time, he added.
National milestone in area
Uraloğlu emphasised the importance of Türksat 6A, describing it as the biggest analysis and growth mission in Türkiye’s historical past and a cornerstone of the nation’s area ambitions.
“This is not just a communication satellite. It is the realization of a project that will shape Türkiye’s future in space and bolster its global influence,” he stated.
He additionally highlighted Türksat 6A’s 20-year journey, which started with the institution of Türksat and the signing of the satellite tv for pc contract a decade in the past. The excessive localization price achieved in its manufacturing displays the success of the Technology Transfer Training Program initiated by Türksat.
“Türksat engineers gained valuable experience by working on Türksat 3A, 4A, 4B, 5A and 5B. This expertise culminated in the creation of Türksat 6A, a satellite that is a testament to two decades of dedication and innovation,” Uraloğlu defined.
Expanding protection, export potential
The minister famous that Türksat 6A was developed in collaboration with outstanding Turkish corporations comparable to Aselsan, Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI), the area institute of the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Türkiye (TÜBITAK UZAY), and CTech, with all parts produced domestically.
“Every locally produced part of Türksat 6A has gained space experience, paving the way for export opportunities. Countries that manufacture communication satellites will now be able to procure these components from Türkiye,” he stated.
With the launch of Türksat 6A, Türkiye’s satellite tv for pc protection will increase considerably.
Türksat at present operates 5 communication satellites -3A, 4A, 4B, 5A, and 5B- that cowl orbits at 31, 42, and 50 levels east, reaching a worldwide inhabitants of three.5 billion.
Türksat 6A will lengthen protection to new areas, together with Southeast Asia, with a particular give attention to nations like India, Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia.
“The satellite tv for pc will enhance the inhabitants coated by Türksat from 3.5 billion to over 5 billion, permitting Türkiye to achieve greater than 65% of the worldwide inhabitants,” he stated.
The minister highlighted how Türksat 6A displays Türkiye’s transformation over the previous 20 years, demonstrating its rising energy throughout land, sea, rail, and now area.
“With Türksat 6A, Türkiye has solidified its position as a leader in its region and a global player in space. This achievement reinforces Türkiye’s standing as a country with a voice in the world and now, in space,” Uraloğlu concluded.
Source: www.dailysabah.com