Turksat 6A landed in the 50-degree east orbit, the test orbit

Minister of Industry and Technology Mehmet Fatih Kacır made the statement on his social media account.

Minister Kacır announced that TÜRKSAT 6A was placed in the 50° East orbit, an inverted orbit, at 35,786,000 kilometers.

Kacır said: “After about three months of testing, it will depart for its original orbit, the 42° East orbit.”

Minister Kacır continued his words as follows:

“The payload antennas of our satellite, which will expand Turkey's communication coverage area, were successfully opened today. I congratulate all our teams who have done a perfect job so far.”