Türksat, the only satellite operator in our country and providing services such as cable TV and internet, has been aiming to improve its digital communication services by sending satellites into orbit for many years. Let’s take a closer look at the satellites sent into space by Turksat and what features they have.
Türksat Satellite Communication Cable TV and Operation Inc. In short, Türksat started its operations in 2004. Since 1994, it has been sending satellites to space, that is, to Earth orbit. Of course, these satellites themselves Turksat not sent by It is sent through different manufacturers, but all planning and service transfer is done by Türksat, providing cable TV and internet service to users in our country.
Turksat Although there are many satellites sent into space, not all of them are active. However, a new satellite continues to be sent almost every year. In this way, it is aimed to improve all digital communication tools, especially cable TV and internet. Satellites sent into space by Turksat Let’s take a closer look at the features of these satellites.
- Some images are representative.
Türksat satellites that have been and will be sent into space so far:
- Turksat 1A
- Turksat 1B
- Turksat 1C
- Turksat 2A
- Eutelsat 31A
- Turksat 3A
- Turksat 4A
- Turksat 4B
- Turksat 5A
- Turksat 5B
- Turksat 6A
A failed mission: Türksat 1A
Türksat 1A satellite produced by Thales Alenia Space company, on January 24, 1994 It was launched from the Guyana Space Center in French Guiana. However, due to a post-launch failure, the satellite could not enter orbit and fell into the ocean.
Served for many years: Türksat 1B
Türksat 1B satellite produced by Thales Alenia Space company instead of Türksat 1A satellite, on 10 August 1994 It was launched from the Guyana Space Center in French Guiana. Türksat 1B satellite, which served until 2006 at the location called Cemetery Orbit at 42.0° East and 31.0° East coordinates, is currently inactive.
One of the most successful satellites: Türksat 1C
Türksat 1C satellite produced by Thales Alenia Space company, on 10 July 1996 It was launched from the Guyana Space Center in French Guiana. Türksat 1C satellite, which has been operating until 2010 at the location called Cemetery Orbit at 42.0° East and 31.0° East coordinates, is currently inactive.
Its name would be Eurasiasat 1: Türksat 2A
Türksat 2A satellite produced by Thales Alenia Space company, on January 10, 2001 It was launched from the Guyana Space Center in French Guiana. The satellite, which was thought to be Eurasiasat 1 and renamed as Türksat 2A to suit the series, served in the location called Cemetery Orbit at 42.0° East and 31.0° East coordinates until 2016 and is currently inactive.
Rental satellite: Eutelsat 31A
Eutelsat 31A satellite manufactured by Boeing company on September 27, 2003 It was launched from the Guyana Space Center in French Guiana. Türksat leased and operated the Eutelsat 31A satellite between 2014 and 2018.
One of the oldest active satellites: Türksat 3A
Türksat 3A satellite produced by Thales Alenia Space company, on 13 June 2008 It was launched from the Guyana Space Center in French Guiana. Türksat 3A satellite, located at 42.0° East, is still active.
The first satellite launched from Kazakhstan: Türksat 4A
Türksat 4A satellite produced by Mitsubishi Electric company, on 14 February 2014 It was launched from Baikonur Cosmodrome, the oldest and largest spaceport in Kazakhstan. Türksat 4A satellite, located at 42.0° East, is still active.
First satellite in: Türksat 4B
Türksat 4B satellite produced by Mitsubishi Electric company, on October 16, 2015 It was launched from Baikonur Cosmodrome, the oldest and largest spaceport in Kazakhstan. Türksat 4A satellite, located at 50.0° East, is still active. It is the first Türksat satellite operated at 50.0° East.
One of the newest active satellites: Türksat 5A
Türksat 5A satellite produced by Airbus company, On January 8, 2021 It was launched from the John F. Kennedy Space Center in Florida, USA. Türksat 5A satellite, located at 31.0° East, is still active.
To be launched soon: Türksat 5B
Türksat 5B satellite produced by Airbus company towards the end of 2021 is scheduled to be launched. The satellite will operate at 42.0° East.
Produced by TAI: Türksat 6A
Turkish Aerospace Industries Inc. In short, Türksat 6A satellite, which is being produced by TUSAŞ, in 2022 is scheduled to be launched. The satellite will operate at 42.0° East.
Until today, Turksat satellites that have been sent and are planned to be sent and we explained the prominent features of these satellites. Although not all of them yielded successful results, each satellite mission paves the way for much more successful missions in the future.