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Turkey and Ukraine sign treaty for space cooperation

Planning to make its first space launch in the coming years, Turkey has signed a new treaty with Ukraine for the collaborative production of spacecraft; the treaty covers a shared work area relating to the production of the spacecraft and nuclear energy.

According to the “Space Research and Usage” treaty, the two countries are going to collaborate in programs including enhancement and production of space rocket systems; observation and evaluation of lunar devices; ground-deployed observations; space-related research using plants; student and scientist exchange programs; and educational facilities.

The two countries’ foundations in the field of astronautics will have joint attempts not only to launch funds to support joint research, scientific and technological programs, associated scientific and technological centers, labs and joint activities, but also to actualize joint projects.

In compliance with the verdict given by the Higher Commission of Science and Technology in Ankara on March 11, 2005, the Ministry of Transportation and the Turkish Air Force are to spend YTL 1.25 billion on the 2005-2014 National Space Research Project, undertaken by the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TÜBİTAK). The money is to be spent on training astronauts by 2008 and establishing a national launchpad system and infrastructure for the national space system by 2009.
Turkey has devoted YTL 80 million to work on the project in 2008; this figure will not be less than YTL 120 million in 2009 and YTL 150 million each year between 2010 and 2014. According to the program, YTL 73 million is for scientific studies, YTL 946 million for technology, YTL 30 million for application, YTL 45 million for people and information, YTL 30 million for international collaboration and just YTL 1 million for supervision and coordination.

TÜBİTAK will collaborate closely with the European Space Agency and NASA. The earliest Turkish mission control is expected to be built in 2012. Ankara is considered more likely in terms of hosting the base while other candidates (Mersin, Antalya and İzmit) are also being considered. Turkey has already started investigating the Houston base in the US and the Baikonur base in Kazakhstan, leading to cooperation with both the US and Russia in this project.
Turkey’s plan of action for 2010 within the National Outer Space Program is also ready. Turkey, upon completing its astrophysical research and studies of gyroscope technology enhancement in 2007, will establish the National Space (system) infrastructure in 2008. Turkey will then develop the Earth Observation Research Satellite (BILSAT), designing and developing low-cost satellite types (micro and nano) and data harmonization. Turkey, aiming to start astronaut education programs in 2010, is also planning to begin the national launch system and low-cost rocket production experiments during the same year. Turkey is expected to send six astronauts into space in the first leg of the project. Plans for 2011 include solar system and planetary investigations; magnetic field research and establishing a space base; by 2013 the project will develop the ability to scan comets. Finally a space shuttle built in Turkey will be launched in 2014.

Eomag!: Turkey and Ukraine sign treaty for space cooperation


Again, It is delayed a littile bit. According to new magazines, first space rocket will be launched in 2015...
 
was it the first satellite made by turkey, ie the one launched by india? or this one jointly developed with thales? anyway congrats.

The one launched by India was not the first Turkish satellite, however it was the first Student developed satellite.

i don't think with 2.5 m resolution you can use it for 'spying'. but surely it can be a started up low resolution asset for turkey. good step.

Gokturk has a resolution of 0.8m, sufficient for military purposes.
 
Göktürk-2 program, a 2.5 m resolution reconnaissance and surveillance satellite system is being developed by national resources. The project is carried out by the business partnership established by TAI and TUBITAK SPACE. The satellite is scheduled to be launched and put in service in late 2012.

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China to launch Turkey's first intelligence satellite in December

The Göktürk satellite will also be used for monitoring civilian activities such as control of forestland, tracking illegal construction.

China will launch Turkey's first intelligence satellite, Göktürk-2, for $20 million since Turkey lacks the required technology to launch the satellite. Göktürk-2, which will be capable of detecting the movements of objects smaller than even one square meter, will help capture terrorists infiltrating Turkish borders.

The optical camera for the satellite has been bought from South Korea, while all the other parts have been produced and manufactured in Turkey. Göktürk is expected to be launched in December or in early 2012.

The Göktürk satellite will also be used for monitoring civilian activities such as control of forestland, tracking illegal construction, rapid assessment of damage after natural disasters, determination of agricultural boundaries and geographical data gathering. The project also aims to furnish national industries with the capability to design and integrate satellite systems and run tests on them here in Turkey.

Turkish defense industry companies and research centers Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI), Aselsan, the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TÜBİTAK) and Turksat will participate in all phases of the project. The project consists of the construction of an electro-optic satellite system that will be put into orbit, a fixed land station and a mobile land station.

However, it is said that Israel is trying to block the launch of Göktürk-2, fearing that Turkey will be able to monitor Israel's territory.

Cihan news agency


Old news from Cihan. Seems like they misted the timeline.
 
Turkey should really have its own satellite launching capability. Any plans in the pipeline?
 
Turkey should really have its own satellite launching capability. Any plans in the pipeline?

I dont know really, There is a possibilty we could make Space capable Rockets with the Technology we gained from the 2500Km Cruise Missile. Easy actually since iran also built one, Even though it will hold only 50Kg its a starter.
 
I dont know really, There is a possibilty we could make Space capable Rockets with the Technology we gained from the 2500Km Cruise Missile. Easy actually since iran also built one, Even though it will hold only 50Kg its a starter.

Turkey is planning to launch Turksat-5A(PEYKOM-1) communication satellite with own satellite launcher from Sinop (Roketsan's missile test center) in 2015-16.

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I think Italian optics

No, It is S. Korean Optic... Aselsan and Tubitak is jointly developing domestic E/O for future satellites...


Turkey's satellites roadway !!!

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FUK SAKE WE NEED TO SEND OUR SATTELITE ETC WE NEED CRUISE MISSILE MORE , WE NEED 5000KM BALLISTIC AND MORE CRUISE MISSILES
 
Turkey, can make a launch vehicle considering it already has a good enough technology base. I guess its up to the government.
 
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