Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Adil Karaismailoğlu stated that the Türksat 5A communication satellite, which was launched in the quarry, reached 31 degrees east orbit as of yesterday and said, “Testing of Türksat 5A will continue for a month. Our satellite will begin to serve the world after June.” said.
Karaismailoğlu told Anadolu Agency (AA) that the production, integration, testing and launching processes of new and domestic communication satellites are being experienced together in these days, where Turkey is increasing its speed in space studies as well as in satellite technologies.
Emphasizing that Turkey is on its way to becoming an international player in the field of satellite and space studies, Karaismailoğlu stated that they constantly update their strategic communication systems in terms of broadcasting and internet access services, and offer the innovations required by the time to the citizens simultaneously with the world.
Karaismailoğlu stated that they want to be a leader in the region and high brand value in the world with television and radio broadcasting via satellites, internet access and other value-added satellite services, and the power and efficiency of the country in space with satellite communication is very important and vital. He expressed that he was.
Karaismailoğlu, who informed that Türksat 5A communication satellite, which was successfully launched at the beginning of January, continues its orbital journey, said:
“Our Türksat 5A satellite has reached 31 degrees east orbit as of May 3rd. Testing of Türksat 5A will continue for a month. Our satellite will start serving the world after June. It will include the Mediterranean, Aegean and Black Sea, as well as Mid-West and South Africa.”
