Under the arrangement, DeltaV will build a propulsion system to launch the locally built micro satellite into orbit with a high-resolution electro-optical payload.
The "High-Resolution Micro Satellite" by TUSAŞ combines flight computers, power and interface units, ground and flight software, and flight computers, among other Indigenous systems. Under this arrangement, the satellite's propulsion system will also be locally produced and included for launch. This evolution represents a major turning point in Türkiye's increasing influence in space technology. Initiated with funds from TUSAŞ, the initiative seeks to rank Türkiye among the top nations in high-resolution satellite technology.
Built by TUSAŞ engineers, the micro-satellites will be used for urban planning, environmental monitoring, disaster management, and defence, among other critical uses. After the first satellite launches, the anticipated development and deployment of further spacecraft with 0.9m and 0.5m resolution will make a constellation of micro-satellites possible.
While work on the crucial design phase is speeding forward, the project has effectively finished the preliminary design review phase. Furthermore, the satellite command and control activities will be administered from TUSAŞ's Akıncı Ground Station.
This project guarantees strategic independence and increases Türkiye's influence in world satellite development, strengthening its capacity in indigenous space technology manufacturing.
