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Türkiye's Aselsan reveals homegrown communications satellite constellation
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Fusion42 · 5 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
Turkish defense company Aselsan unveiled its Gokbagi (Astralink) low Earth orbit communications satellite constellation, designed entirely in Turkey, aiming to launch the first satellites within a few years to enhance military, public, and civilian communications. The project also features advanced ground receivers using AESA technology and marks a step towards Türkiye's space technology independence.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Defense Tech.
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Türkish defense and space tech founders gain a direct path to military and civil satellite communications by replacing foreign tech with homegrown solutions. You should explore partnerships or tech development linked to AESA-enabled ground receivers and low Earth orbit constellations now launching.
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