UZAY
Satellite Platforms
Earth Observation Satellite Platforms (TstarL)
The operational heritage derived from the legacy BİLSAT and RASAT missions, alongside the currently operational GÖKTÜRK-2, facilitated the development of TstarL, Türkiye’s first indigenous Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite platform.
Demonstrating national engineering capabilities in Earth observation, this platform was successfully utilized for İMECE, Türkiye’s first indigenous and national sub-meter resolution Earth observation satellite, in 2023, substantially augmenting high-resolution orbital imaging capacities.
The TstarL platform has now transitioned into a highly advanced architecture under the High-Resolution Satellite Constellation Development Project (TUGEP). By incorporating the İMECE-2 and İMECE-3 satellites, this initiative advances TÜBİTAK UZAY beyond single-satellite missions, establishing a fully integrated “satellite constellation” framework in orbit.
Communication Satellite Platforms (TstarG)
With TÜRKSAT 6A, TÜBİTAK UZAY has leveraged its Earth observation satellite design and manufacturing capabilities into a strategic asset, enabling Türkiye to join the limited number of nations capable of developing their own communication satellites.
Developed under the leadership of TÜBİTAK UZAY through domestic engineering capabilities, Türkiye’s first national communication satellite TÜRKSAT 6A was commissioned into service as of 21 April 2025 following the successful completion of launch and in-orbit tests.
Developed under the leadership of TÜBİTAK UZAY through domestic engineering capabilities, Türkiye’s first national communication satellite TÜRKSAT 6A was commissioned into service as of 21 April 2025 following the successful completion of launch and in-orbit tests.
Cube Satellite Platforms
Developed with an approach focused on high reliability and modularity, CubeSat solutions provide strategic platforms for technology validation and scientific research missions.
TÜBİTAK UZAY transfers its advanced technological know-how gained from large-scale satellite platforms to agile and cost-effective CubeSat standards.
In this context, the SSS-2B CubeSat, implemented in cooperation with the Asia-Pacific Space Cooperation Organization (APSCO), has demonstrated the success of indigenous engineering capabilities at international standards, from design to integration.
With these platforms, which lay the groundwork for future constellation projects, sustainable, rapid, and accessible solutions continue to be offered across all layers of space.