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Turksat 6A was launched into space!
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Turksat 6A was launched into space!

Turkey's first domestic and national communication satellite, Turksat 6A, was launched into space last night with a Falcon 9 rocket from SpaceX's launch center in Cape Canaveral in Florida, USA, with the participation of Abdulkadir Uraloğlu, Minister of Transport and Infrastructure.Minister Uraloğlu said in a statement following the launch of the satellite that the first signal was received at the 67th minute after the separation of Turksat 6A from the rocket, as planned. Stating that they plan to put Turksat 6A into service until the end of this year, Uraloğlu said, "Our satellite continues its journey towards its orbit at 42 degrees east longitude, 35 thousand 786 kilometers away from here. After reaching its orbit, there will be a one-month test period, and at the end of this year, ...
Erdoğan: We are entering a new phase with TÜRKSAT 6A
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Erdoğan: We are entering a new phase with TÜRKSAT 6A

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan sent a video message to the launch ceremony of the TÜRKSAT 6A satellite and made important statements. Erdoğan emphasized that Turkey has entered a new phase in satellite production.In his message, President Erdoğan said, "With TÜRKSAT 6A, we have entered a new phase in satellite production. Our domestic and national communication satellite 6A will ensure the backup of existing satellites and further increase the capacity."Turkey Among Countries Capable of Producing Communication SatellitesStating that Turkey will be among the countries capable of producing communication satellites with the launch of TÜRKSAT 6A, Erdoğan said: "With the launch of TÜRKSAT 6A, Turkey will become a country capable of producing communication satellites."Critical Te...
TURKSAT 6A Starts Its Space Journey
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TURKSAT 6A Starts Its Space Journey

Turkey's first domestic and national communication satellite TÜRKSAT 6A, developed by Turkish engineers with domestic facilities, will start its journey towards its orbit tonight. With the participation of Abdulkadir Uraloğlu, Minister of Transport and Infrastructure, TÜRKSAT 6A will be launched at 00:20 from SpaceX's Kennedy Space Centre in Florida, USA. Following this important launch at midnight, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan will share a video message. Minister Uraloğlu will convey this excitement to Turkey via live connection from Kennedy Space Centre."We will be one of the 11 countries"Minister Uraloğlu, who followed the latest situation on site before the launch of the satellite, said, "Our preparations for the launch operations are continuing smoothly. Together with our te...