Turksat 6A has been launched into space! The first signal from the satellite has been successfully received.

The first domestic and national communication satellite of Turkey, Türksat 6A, has been placed in the capsule as part of the preparations for its launch into space. The launch may be postponed to later hours due to weather conditions.

TÜRKSAT 6A'S SPACE JOURNEY BEGINS

The expected day has come for the launch of Türksat 6A satellite into space. Turkey's first domestic and national communication satellite, Türksat 6A, produced by Turkish engineers with local capabilities, is expected to embark on its journey towards orbit tonight.

LAUNCH PROCESS POSTPONED

Türksat 6A will be sent to space with a delay due to weather conditions. In a statement made on SpaceX's social media account, the launch time was updated to 02:00. The statement shared the information that the launch was postponed due to weather conditions and stated, "The teams continue to monitor the weather conditions." There is a possibility that the launch operation of Türksat 6A satellite may be delayed to later hours depending on the weather conditions.

VICE PRESIDENT YILMAZ: WE ARE WITNESSING A HISTORIC DAY

Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz spoke at the Türksat 6A launch ceremony. Yılmaz said, "We are witnessing another historic day. These moves in defense and space studies not only increase our security, but also contribute to the creation of a higher value-added economy. Our Türksat 6A project is part of our goal to create a high-value, science-based economy. We are gradually implementing our national space program."

PLACED IN THE CAPSULE

Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Abdulkadir Uraloğlu announced that Turkey's first domestic and national communication satellite, Türksat 6A, has been placed inside the capsule as part of the launch preparations. Türksat 6A will reach its temporary orbit approximately 70 minutes after separating from the rocket. The launch operation will be carried out with SpaceX's Falcon 9 Rocket. The satellite will be able to meet Turkey's satellite communication needs with its broadcasting services, wide coverage area, including TV broadcasting.

REACHING 5 BILLION PEOPLE

After reaching its orbit, which is planned to be active for 15 years, the satellite will also cover India, Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia, and will be able to serve 5 billion people. Turkey produced a total of 84 parts of the satellite with 80% domestic production rate.