It is now the Turkish High Resolution Domestic Reconnaissance Satellite Göktürk-2 in space for The Department of National Defense said it was ten years on Sunday.
The ministry said in a statement that the satellite was successfully Launched from China on December 18, 2012.
Göktürk-2 has circled the globe approximately 52,800 times times in 10 years, travels nearly 34 million kilometers (21.1 million miles) and produces about 85,000 photos added.
The satellite operated by the Turkish Air Force Command did not faced Any significant problems, according to the ministry.
“a total of 590 collision warning Messages have been received for 103 close passes. After analysis and evaluation, collision It was a nullification maneuver successfully Procedure for eight of The statement said.
The initial life of the satellite was estimated at five years, but it remained operational full Order for 10 years with various Measures like use of Solar Panels added.
The images captured by Göktürk-2 proved invaluable in Meet the needs of The statement said the Turkish Armed Forces, emergency and disaster response authorities, and academic institutions.
