The Ground Station is designed to communicate with satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO) and performs several critical functions:
The ground station is vital for the success of satellite operations and is used for operating the satellites developed within our Institute.
The Spacecraft Mission Operations Software (TstarGO) enables the safe, continuous, and efficient execution of space missions. Developed by TÜBİTAK UZAY engineers, it draws on more than 20 years of satellite operations experience.
Integrating key functions such as command and control, orbital dynamics, payload configuration, intelligent data analysis, and satellite simulation into a single system, TstarGO features a versatile architecture that can be readily adapted to different missions, payloads, and communication protocols.
The software combines a robust microservices-based architecture designed for high availability with advanced encryption capabilities, a Debian-based Linux infrastructure, and user-friendly interfaces. Currently in operational use on LEO and GEO satellites, TstarGO also provides the operational infrastructure for the Lunar Research Program, Türkiye’s first deep-space mission.
