description TURKSAT-5B Overview
TURKSAT-5B is a Turkish communications satellite launched into geostationary orbit on December 19, 2021. Manufactured by Airbus Defence and Space, it is equipped with high-capacity Ku-band and Ka-band transponders designed to expand broadband and broadcast coverage. The satellite primarily serves regions including Turkey, the Middle East, and parts of Asia and Africa, enhancing the nation's independent communication infrastructure.
help TURKSAT-5B FAQ
When was TURKSAT-5B launched, and which rocket carried it?
TÜRKSAT 5B launched on 19 December 2021 on a SpaceX Falcon 9 from Cape Canaveral. Airbus Defence and Space manufactured the satellite on the E3000-EOR platform.
Where is TURKSAT-5B located in geostationary orbit?
Its assigned orbital location is 42 degrees east. TÜRKSAT lists coverage for Türkiye, western regions, the Middle East, and Ka-spot beams.
What is special about TURKSAT-5B's communications payload?
It uses high-capacity Ku-band and Ka-band payloads with more than 50 Gbps of throughput. Those bands support broadband and data links in addition to traditional broadcast services.
Who built TURKSAT-5B and how long is it designed to operate?
Airbus DS built the satellite, which uses the E3000-EOR platform. TÜRKSAT lists a maneuver lifetime of 37 years, a design figure rather than a promise that every component will operate unchanged for that entire period.
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