Turksat 3A, new satellite, in orbit

Turkey's new generation communication satellite, the Turksat 3A, was launched shortly before 1 a.m. from the Kourou base in French Guiana on Friday. Turkey's fifth satellite, Turksat will enable satellite and cable television operator Turksat to offer telecommunication services as well as direct TV broadcasting services... More

(Source: Today's Zaman - Jun 14)