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Construction of Turkey's first homemade satellite begins


Construction of Turkey's first homemade satellite begins The construction of TURKSAT 6A, which is Turkey's first homemade telecommunications satellite, has started, the country's only communications operator announced Sunday. "The satellite is developed and manufactured by 354 specialists under the leadership of the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TUBITAK) in cooperation with Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI), Military Electronic Industries (ASELSAN) and CTech," TURKSAT's chief executive officer Ensar Gul told The Anadolu Agency. "The construction period will take five years and the launch of the spacecraft is planned for 2020," Gul said.   More



(Source: Anadolu Agency - Apr 20)

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