TURKSAT 6A will be in orbit for 15 years today

Studying for years Türksat 6A satellitefinally it is put into service today. According to the information provided by the Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Abdulkadir Uraloğlu; Türkiye With completely domestic and national opportunities With the launch of this first communication satellite, the coverage area will increase from 3.5 billion to 5 billion people.

Behind Türksat 6a, 3A, 4A ve 4B Experienced engineers have worked in their projects. ASELSAN, TUSAŞ, TUBITAK Space and C2Tech In the project carried out with domestic companies such as, more than 80 %indigenous rate was reached.

It will serve for 15 years

Today President Recep Tayyip ErdoganWith the participation of the Türksat Campus in Gölbaşı, Türksat 6a will officially start his duty. Thus, a new one will be added to 5 different satellites active in Türkiye’s 31, 42 and 50 degrees east orbit. It is stated that the satellite will serve for at least 15 years.

Satellite, in March 2024 TUSAŞ After successfully completing all the tests in the private center in the facilities, in June Antonov 124 and sent to the USA. On July 9, 2024 Falcon 9 He was thrown into space with his rocket and left the carrier after about 35 minutes. Then, to take its place in the orbit, five separate ignitions were made and on December 28, 2024, it settled at 42 degrees East.

Completely domestic production

The subsystems, antennas and experimental parts on the satellite were tried one by one, and the first broadcast was successfully performed on February 17th. The test process was carried out meticulously.

Our satellite, which is completely domestic and national, is not only technical, but Successful in operational terms It serves somehow.

After entering the satellite service, a giant zone from India to Indonesia will be within the coverage area.