Satellites Sent to Space by Türksat So Far

Türksat Satellite Communication Cable TV and Operation A. Ş. In short, Türksat has been sending satellites to space, that is, to Earth orbit, since 1994, even though it became operational in 2004. Of course, these satellites are not sent by Türksat itself. 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.

Although there are many satellites sent into space by Turksat, 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. Let’s take a closer look at the satellites sent into space by Türksat and their features.

• Some images are representative.

Türksat satellites that have been and will be sent into space so far:

• Türksat 1A
• Türksat 1B
• Türksat 1C
• Türksat 2A
• Eutelsat 31A
• Türksat 3A
• Türksat 4A
• Türksat 4B
• Türksat 5A
• Türksat 5B
• Türksat 6A

Failed mission: Türksat 1A

Türksat 1A satellite, produced by Thales Alenia Space company, was launched from Guyana Space Center in French Guiana on January 24, 1994. 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, was launched from Guyana Space Center in French Guiana on 10 August 1994. Türksat 1B satellite, which served until 2006 at the location called the Cemetery Orbit at the coordinates of 42. 0° East and 31.0° East, is currently inactive.

One of the most successful satellites: Türksat 1C

Türksat 1C satellite, produced by Thales Alenia Space company, was launched from Guyana Space Center in French Guiana on 10 July 1996. Türksat 1C satellite, which served until 2010 at the location called the Cemetery Orbit at the coordinates of 42. 0° East and 31.0° East, is currently inactive.

Its name would be Eurasiasat 1: Türksat 2A

Türksat 2A satellite, produced by Thales Alenia Space company, was launched from Guyana Space Center in French Guiana on January 10, 2001. The satellite, which was thought to be Eurasiasat 1, and its name was changed to Türksat 2A to suit the series, served in the location called the Cemetery Orbit at the coordinates of 42.0° East and 31.0° East until 2016 and is currently inactive.

Rental satellite: Eutelsat 31A

The Eutelsat 31A satellite, manufactured by Boeing, was launched on September 27, 2003 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, was launched from Guyana Space Center in French Guiana on 13 June 2008. The Turksat 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, was launched from Baikonur Space Base, the oldest and largest space base in Kazakhstan, on February 14, 2014. The Turksat 4A satellite, located at 42. 0° East, is still in active service.

First satellite in: Türksat 4B

Türksat 4B satellite, produced by Mitsubishi Electric company, was launched from Baikonur Space Base, the oldest and largest space base in Kazakhstan, on October 16, 2015. 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, was launched from John F. Kennedy Space Center in Florida, USA on January 8, 2021. The Türksat 5A satellite, located at 31. 0° East, is still active.

To be launched soon: Türksat 5B

The Türksat 5B satellite, which is being produced by the Airbus company, is planned to be launched towards the end of 2021. The satellite will operate at 42.0° East.

Produced by TAI: Türksat 6A

Turkish Aerospace Industries Inc. Türksat 6A satellite, which is briefly being produced by TUSAŞ, is planned to be launched in 2022. The satellite will operate at 42.0° East.

We talked about the satellites sent and planned to be sent to space by Türksat and 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.