Türkiye's TÜRKSAT and ROKETSAN sign cooperation accord on satellite and space programmes
Türkiye's satellite operator TÜRKSAT and domestic industrial company ROKETSAN have signed a cooperation accord on satellite and space programmes, Anadolu Ajansı Ekonomi reported. The memorandum aims to expand capacity in ground systems, satellite modules and future space missions. Industry Minister Kacır described the step as a sector priority.
Türkiye's satellite operator TÜRKSAT and the domestic defence and industry company ROKETSAN have signed a memorandum of understanding to combine their capabilities in satellite and space programmes, according to a report from Anadolu Ajansı Ekonomi. The cooperation is intended to grow joint capacity in ground systems, satellite subsystems, launch support and the design of space missions. Industry and Technology Minister Mehmet Fatih Kacır attended the signing ceremony.
Kacır said in his remarks that space and satellite technologies were among the priorities of Türkiye's medium-term industrial strategy. The general manager of TÜRKSAT said the memorandum would deliver benefits across a wide field, from communications satellites to observation missions. In a statement, ROKETSAN said that scaling up domestic subsystem production would also strengthen export potential.
The planned IMECE and next-generation observation satellites under the Turkish Space Agency framework programmes could be among the first areas of application of the partnership. Industry representatives said the agreement could raise the visibility of Turkish manufacturers in the global satellite market. These assessments rely on the source's reporting and are not a substitute for personal advice on investment decisions regarding technology or defence companies.
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