Turkey’s first pocket satellite, Grizu-263A, was launched into space today with SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket. The Turkish Space Agency shared on Twitter before the launch. Images of the launch moment were published on SpaceX’s official Twitter account…
With the news last week, the countdown has begun for the launch of Turkey’s first pocket satellite into space. ‘Grizu-263A’ The pocket satellite, which is called the pocket satellite, was created by the students of Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit University after the studies that started about 5 years ago. Grizu Space Team was produced by.
At noon, the Turkish Space Agency was also informed about the functions of the pocket satellite, which is planned to be launched into space with the Falcon 9 rocket today. via Twitter information was given. The video of the launch, which took place today, was also published on the SpaceX official Twitter account. Turkey’s first pocket satellite, officially sent into space.
Images of the launch moment:
Only 250 grams The name of the pocket satellite, which has a heavy weight, also has a great meaning. The pocket satellite, which represents the miners who lost their lives in the firedamp explosion in a mine in Zonguldak on March 3, 1992, has now been carried into space. The team, which made an agreement with SpaceX for the launch through the Scotland-based Alba Orbital firm, aims to strengthen the communication between space and Earth with this small-sized satellite.
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In low earth orbit 4 years 8 months It is hoped that the Grizu-263A, which will serve for a period of time, will lead the future space projects planned by the Grizu Space Team. To get more comprehensive information about Turkey’s first mobile satellite, you can take a look at our news that we published last year.