TUA and Axiom Space Strengthen Turkish Space Industry
An MoU between Axiom Space and the Turkish Space Agency (TUA) aims to enhance supply chain and technology collaboration within the Turkish space sector.
Space News
Baykar’s Indigenous Satellite Fgn-100-D1 Reachs Space
FGN-100-d1, the largest satellite ever built by a private Turkish company, was developed indigenously by Fergani Space and successfully launched into space.
SpaceX Launches Five Turkish Satellites with Falcon 9
SpaceX’s Falcon 9 reusable space launch vehicle has launched Plan-S and Fergani’s satellites, along with 131 payloads, as part of the Transporter-12 mission.
U.S. Space Force Gets Anti-SATCOM Jammers
The U.S. Space Force will soon acquire ground-based jammers against SATCOM to counter space-based reconnaissance.
Iran Aims for High Earth Orbit-Capable Rockets
An Iranian MoD official reported to local media that the new Safir space launch vehicle is a "step towards reaching 36000 km orbit".
Niger Signs Deal with Russian Glavkosmos for Three Satellites
Niger has signed an agreement with Glavkosmos, a subsidiary of Russia’s Roscosmos space agency, to acquire three satellites.
Turkish Aerospace Presents its Small Size GEO Satellites
Turkish Aerospace brings space to Azerbaijan. The company presents its small GEO satellite, which was developed with the joint venture company gsatcom.
Iran’s Second Test to Reach Space
Iran conducted its second successful test to reach space, claiming the test was designed for research, while West is concerned about ballistic experiments.
Fergani Close to Launching Its First GNSS Satellite
Baykar's space subsidiary, Fergani, will launch the first satellite of Turkiye's GNSS constellation this year.
Hanwha Aerospace Exhibits KF-21’s Engine at Farnborough
Republic of Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace will exhibit its KF-21’s Engine based on General Aerospace’s GE F414 at the Farnborough Airshow 2024.
Germany’s New Spy Satellites Fail in Orbit
Germany’s LEO spy satellites fitted with SAR payload lost function in orbit only months after launch due to antenna malfunction.
Turkiye’s Indigenous Satellite Türksat 6A is in Orbit
Turkiye launched its first domestically produced telecommunications satellite, Türksat 6A. A move that secures Turkiye’s rights in space.
China Tests VTVL Space Craft
Chinese State-owned space company demonstrated a 10-km level VTVL test with a 3.8m diameter test vehicle.
Chinese Spacecraft Drops Unidentified Object Into Space
The United States claims that a Chinese spacecraft in orbit has dropped a secret object into space. China remains silent.
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