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Aselsan unveils Gokbagi satellite constellation at IAC 2026
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Fusion42 · 5 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
Turkish defense firm Aselsan unveiled its Gokbagi low Earth orbit communications satellite constellation at the 77th International Astronautical Congress in Antalya, marking a significant step toward Turkey's independence in space technology with planned satellite launches in the coming years and AI integration in orbit processing.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Government & Space, and 2 sources have reported it between 5 Oct 2026 and 7 Oct 2026.
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Turkey's satellite network plans and new manufacturing push open opportunities for suppliers in space communications hardware and AI tech. You should assess partnerships or supply chances now as this nationally-backed constellation progresses toward deployment.
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2 sources · first reported 5 Oct 2026 · latest 7 Oct 2026
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