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Launch of Turkish made mini satellite in May

The satellite will be controlled by the Turksat AS's center in the Golbasi district of Ankara.

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Turkey's first domestic made mini communication satellite will be launched into space in May.

Speaking to the Anadolu Agency (AA), Director General of Turksat, Ozkan Dalbay said that the mini communication satellite was made possible by Turksat with the support of Istanbul Technical University (ITU).

The satellite will be controlled by the Turksat AS's center in Golbasi district of Ankara.

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The satellite will be controlled by the Turksat AS's center in the Golbasi district of Ankara.

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