TÜRKSAT 5A Satellite Launched into Space

Turkey's TÜRKSAT 5A satellite launched into space from Cape Canaveral Base in Florida, USA. The first signal from TÜRKSAT 5A was received after the 35th minute.

Turkey's new satellite TÜRKSAT 5A was successfully launched from Cape Canaveral Base in Florida, USA at 05.15 Turkey time. Turkey's fifth-generation satellite TÜRKSAT 5A was sent into space with the Falcon 9 rocket belonging to Space X. The satellite launch, which was planned to take place at 04.28 Turkey time, was postponed by approximately one hour due to weather conditions and took place at 05.15 Turkey time.

"First signal received after the 35th minute"

Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Adil Karaismailoğlu spoke at a meeting held at Türksat AŞ's Gölbaşı Campus. Karaismailoğlu stated that the result of years of work was achieved today with the successful launch of the satellite, expressing that they were both happy and proud. Explaining that the satellite began moving towards its orbit, Karaismailoğlu said, "We received the first signal from our TÜRKSAT 5A satellite after the 35th minute. Our satellite is continuing its journey. This journey will last four months. After that, we will conduct our tests and the satellite will be brought into operation."

"Our space and satellite work will continue from now on"

Drawing attention to how such important projects that shape the future open the way and broaden the horizons for young people, Karaismailoğlu said that such efforts would continue to increase. Noting that Turkey is continuing its successful work in transportation and infrastructure also in space, Karaismailoğlu said, "We are making the world feel our strength and presence. From now on, our space and satellite work will continue." Karaismailoğlu added that in the continuation of these developments, efforts to send humans to space point to the future, noting that the new generation is very interested in these matters and that these will be seen in the coming years.

Turkish delegation witnessed satellite launch at Cape Canaveral Base

Deputy Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Ömer Fatih Sayan, Türksat AŞ General Manager Cenk Şen and accompanying officials watched the satellite launch at the launch ceremony held at the launch center at Cape Canaveral Base.   Source