09.06.2024, 20:54
Zitat:TURKSAT 6A arrives in the US
by Talha Batın Şahan June 8, 2024
TURKSAT 6A arrives in the US
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Our first indigenous communication satellite, TURKSAT 6A, landed at Kennedy Space Center after a one-day journey.
TURKSAT 6A, our first indigenous communication satellite, has landed at the Kennedy Space Center in the United States. TUBİTAK announced on its official X account that the satellite and ground support equipment transfer has been completed. In the next stages;
Reduced tests will be carried out to verify that the satellite has been transported properly,
The chemical propulsion system will be refueled,
Components installed on the satellite during transportation, that must be removed before launch, will be dismantled,
The satellite will be brought to its final software and hardware configuration before flight,
The satellite will be integrated into the launcher and the integration will be verified.
After these procedures, the 4250 kg TURKSAT 6A will be ready to be sent into orbit by the Falcon 9 rocket. TURKSAT 6A is scheduled to be launched on the 8th of July.
https://en.defenceturk.net/turksat-6a-ar...in-the-us/