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ASELSAN's GÖKBAĞI Project: 198 Satellites!

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ASELSAN unveils its 198-satellite GÖKBAĞI constellation: First satellites to be launched in 2028-2029! ASELSAN is showcasing its new projects aimed at strengthening Turkey's independence in space at the 77th International Space Congress (IAC 2026). In this context, the company exhibited for the first time its GÖKBAĞI satellite constellation, consisting of 198 satellites that will operate in low Earth orbit (LEO). In an interview with TRT Haber, …
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Turkey is preparing for a new era in space-based communications. ASELSAN General Manager Ahmet Akyol, speaking at the 77th International Space Congress in Antalya, stated that Turkey has 198 interconnected satellites in low Earth orbit... Click here for more.

·Türkiye
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ASELSAN General Manager Ahmet Akyol described the Astralink project with 198 satellites at the 77th International Space Congress in Antalya. The first satellite is expected to be launched within two years; the system will provide secure communications to Turkey and its allies.

The constellation of 198 satellites of the GALAXY from Aselsan: The first satellites will be launched in 2028-2029! ASELSAN is exhibiting its new projects to strengthen Turkey's independence in space at the 77th International Space Congress (IAC 2026). In this context, the company has exhibited for the first time the GALAXY satellite constellation of 198 satellites that will serve in low Earth orbit (LEO). In an interview with TRT News, ASELSAN …

ASELSAN has unveiled the first actual satellite of its GÖKBAĞ satellite constellation project, which includes 198 satellites.

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ASELSAN showcased the first real-world satellite prototype of the GÖKBAĞ project at the 77th International Space Congress (IAC 2026) held in Antalya. ASELSAN General Manager Ahmet Akyol announced that the satellite constellation system, which will consist of approximately 200 satellites, is being developed with 198 satellites operating together. It was stated that the GÖKBAĞ project was initiated last year in line with the needs of the state and…

ASELSAN CEO Ahmet Akyol, at the 77th International Space Congress in Antalya, shared the real-world design of the first satellite of the GÖKBAĞI project, which will operate with nearly 200 satellite constellations in space, with the public for the first time.

·Istanbul, Türkiye
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DefenceTurk broke the news on Monday, October 5, 2026.
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