GOKTURK-Y Earth Observation Satellite Development Program
Turkish Aerospace Industries (TUSAS/TAI)
Indigenous low-Earth-orbit very high-resolution electro-optical satellite program developed for Turkish Aerospace to sustain GOKTURK-1-class imaging capability.
Technical specifications
- Orbit
- Sun Synchronous Orbit at ~700 km
- Satellite Mass
- ~1000
- Coverage
- Global Coverage
- Revisit Time
- ~2.5
- Imaging Modes
- Spot, Strip, Wide Area, Stereo
- Ground Sample Distance
- < 1
- Design Life Time
- 7
- Contract Signed
- June 2021, with SSB
About
The GOKTURK Earth Observation Satellite System Development (GOKTURK-Y) Project aims to develop an indigenous satellite system enabling the Turkish Armed Forces to sustain the very high-resolution electro-optical remote sensing capability obtained with the GOKTURK-1 satellite after its design life ends. The program covers development of a Low-Earth-Orbit very high-resolution electro-optical satellite and corresponding ground stations, along with launch and early orbit operations, commissioning activities, and engineering and integrated logistics support. The contract was signed between the Presidency of Defense Industries (SSB) and Turkish Aerospace in June 2021, with project activities ongoing as planned.
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