Göktürk-3 is a
synthetic aperture radar
Synthetic-aperture radar (SAR) is a form of radar that is used to create two-dimensional images or 3D reconstruction, three-dimensional reconstructions of objects, such as landscapes. SAR uses the motion of the radar antenna over a target regi ...
(SAR)
Earth observation satellite
An Earth observation satellite or Earth remote sensing satellite is a satellite used or designed for Earth observation (EO) from orbit, including spy satellites and similar ones intended for non-military uses such as environmental monitoring, me ...
that will be designed and developed under prime contractorship of
Turkish Aerospace Industries
Turkish Aerospace Industries Inc. (, TAI or TUSAŞ) is a state-owned Arms industry, arms company in Turkey.
History
On 16 August 1925 the Turkish Aircraft and Engine Limited Company ''()'' factory was founded in Kayseri, Turkey. The company ...
(TAI) with support of
Military Electronic Industries (ASELSAN) and
TÜBİTAK Space Technologies Research Institute
TÜBİTAK Space Technologies Research Institute () or TÜBİTAK UZAY for short, is a Turkish institution carrying out research and development projects on space technology, electronics, information technology, and related fields. It was establish ...
(TÜBİTAK UZAY) for the
Turkish Ministry of National Defence.
Project
The project is to provide high-resolution images from any location in the world in day and night, and in any weather condition without territorial waters and aerial domain restrictions to meet the requirements of the Turkish military.
After the contract signed between Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) and Undersecretariat for Defence Industries (SSM) on 8 May 2013, the parties have started to work on the indigenous design of the satellite and ground stations.
According to the announcement of the Undersecretariate of Ministry of National Defence, the launch of Göktürk-3 was planned by end 2019.
See also
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Göktürk-1
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Göktürk-2
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List of Earth observation satellites
References
External links
Reconnaissance satellites of Turkey
Ministry of National Defense (Turkey)
Earth observation satellites of Turkey
Space synthetic aperture radar
2023 in spaceflight
2023 in Turkey
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