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GokTurk

GokTurk

Satellites
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Basic Information
Name
GokTurk
Designation
GokTurk
Alternate Designation
Equipment Type
Satellites
Manufacturer
Telespazio, Aselsan, ROKETSAN, Thales Alenia Space, TR Tecnoloji, Tubitak Uekae, Turkish Aerospace Industries
Date of Introduction
2016
Description

The GokTurk is an Earth observation satellite being developed by Telespazio and Thales Alenia Space for Turkish Ministry of Defense (MoD). The 250 million Euro developmental contract was awarded to a Telespazio-led team in December 2008. Telespazio is also responsible for all satellite launch and test services. The GokTurk spacecraft is equipped with a high-resolution optical sensor. The satellite system also includes an integration and test centre for satellites to be built in Turkey and ground segment, which will carry out in-orbit operation, data acquisition and processing.

Air & Air Defense Specifications
Range 700.0 km
Overview (Deagel)
Group Satellites
Status Active
Origin Italy
Contractors Telespazio*, Aselsan, ROKETSAN, Thales Alenia Space, TR Tecnoloji, Tubitak Uekae, Turkish Aerospace Industries
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) December 2016
Total Production 1
Specifications (Deagel)
Mass — Weight 1,000 kilogram
Performance — Orbit 700 kilometer
Time — Service Life 7 year
Details
Country of Origin Italy
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
Width
Height
Weight
1000 kg
Operators (1)
Turkey
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