Türkiye's first domestically produced communications satellite, TÜRKSAT 6A, has successfully completed its challenging testing phase in space and has begun broadcasting trials. This historic moment is of great importance in showcasing Türkiye's capabilities in space technology to the whole world.
Following its launch, TÜRKSAT 6A underwent detailed testing in a test orbit at 50° East longitude. After confirming that all subsystems were functioning correctly, the satellite successfully reached its final mission location at 42° East longitude. Antenna coverage tests conducted in this orbit were also successfully completed.
The first test broadcast, conducted on February 17, 2025, successfully demonstrated the communication capabilities of TÜRKSAT 6A. It proved that the broadcasts transmitted via satellite were viewable. This first broadcast was a significant step in reinforcing Türkiye's power and independence in space.
Türksat 6A First Test Broadcast and Frequency Information
Test broadcasts can be listened to on the following frequencies:
- Frequency: 12111 MHz
- Polarization: Vertical
- Symbol Rate: 27500
- Frequency: 12149 MHz
- Polarization: Vertical
- Symbol Rate: 27500
TURKSAT 6A stands out as a strategic step that reduces Türkiye's dependence on foreign countries in the field of satellite communications and strengthens its ability to operate its own domestically produced satellite in space. With this project, Turkey increases its competitiveness by joining the ranks of countries that can export satellites.
Following the completion of space-segment operations, ground-segment work, and operator training, TÜRKSAT 6A will be transferred to TÜRKSAT and will begin actively providing service.
Looking at the technical specifications of TÜRKSAT 6A, the satellite's mission location is 42° East orbit, its launch date is July 8, 2024, its weight is 4229 kg, its power is 8.4 kW, and its communication capacity is 20 Ku-band transponders.
