Objectives and Applications
Launched in December 2016, Göktürk-1 is an high-resolution optical satellite built by Telespazio for the Turkish Ministry of National Defense. The satellite has a wide range of military and civilian applications including reconnaissance, environmental monitoring, crop management, cadastral surveys, natural disaster damage assessment, and management of natural resources.
Full Name
Göktürk-1
Mission Status
Operational (nominal)
Mission Agencies
Launch Date
05 Dec 2016
Mission Links
EOL Date
Dec 2025
Orbit Type
Sun-synchronous
Orbit Period
Orbit Sense
Orbit Inclination
98.11 deg
Orbit Altitude
695 km
Orbit Longitude
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International Designator
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