Türkiye launches 1st indigenous observation satellite IMECE

April 15 2023 10:07:04

Türkiye launches 1st indigenous observation satellite IMECE

ANKARA

Türkiye has launched its first indigenous, high-resolution earth observation satellite IMECE at Vendenberg Space Force Base in US on April 15.

The new satellite is an important step to meet the needs of Türkiye's military and civilian sectors for high-resolution images from indigenous technology.

The final assembly of the satellite was done jointly by Türkiye's ministries of technology, defense, and transportation.

Following the successful completion of tests, the production of the pioneering satellite began.

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