Türkiye's first national observation satellite in space, RASAT, has successfully completed its third year in orbit, marking the end of its design life. At this historic juncture, the "Gezgin Portal," developed by TÜBİTAK UZAY, was also launched. Millions of square kilometers of domestically produced images captured by RASAT from space are now available for use by public institutions and universities.
Designed and manufactured domestically by TÜBİTAK Space Technologies Research Institute (TÜBİTAK UZAY), it has made history in Türkiye's space program. OBSERVATION The satellite has completed its third year in service. A ceremony was held at the METU campus to celebrate this technical achievement and to share the data obtained from the satellite. www.gezgin.gov.tr The portal was launched.
The ceremony, attended by the then Minister of Science, Industry and Technology Fikri Işık, officially confirmed Türkiye's entry into the ranks of countries capable of processing and presenting their own satellite data on their own portal.
The Three-Year Space Exam in Numbers
Designed with a three-year lifespan upon launch, RASAT completed this period flawlessly, proving the success of Turkish engineering in terms of durability. According to the data shared in the ceremony speech, RASAT's three-year performance record is as follows:
- Orbital Journey: Around the world 16,480 laps He threw it.
- Viewing Area: In total 6 million square kilometers He took a photograph of the area.
- Coverage Rate: The geography of Türkiye twice completely It has been viewed and is currently undergoing its third scanning cycle.
Traveler Portal: Türkiye's "Local Google Earth"
RASAT's success wasn't limited to space; it also involved transforming the acquired data into added value. Traveler Portal It has been launched. This portal serves as an interface where raw images taken by RASAT are processed and transformed into meaningful map data.
What does the portal provide?
- Public Access: Public institutions, provincial special administrations, and municipalities will have free access to up-to-date satellite imagery.
- Academic Support: Universities will be able to use local and up-to-date data in their scientific research (agriculture, urban planning, disaster management, etc.).
- Data Independence: Dependence on foreign-based map services will decrease, and critical infrastructure data will be stored on national servers.
Minister Işık: "We surveyed Türkiye twice."“
Speaking at the ceremony, Minister Fikri Işık drew attention to the strategic importance of the project and stated the following:
“Rasat has completed 16,480 orbits, imaging a total area of 6 million square kilometers. The images it has obtained show that it has completely covered Türkiye twice and is currently in its third coverage period. This is proof of how well we control our own geography with our own satellite.’
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