Thales Alenia Space Contributes to Turkey's First Lunar Mission

With over three decades of experience in designing and producing satellite communication systems, payloads, and equipment for various space missions, Thales Alenia Space has established itself as a leading player in the global space industry. The company's Madrid site (Spain) is a center of excellence in space communications, demonstrating its commitment to advancing human knowledge and exploration.

Thales Alenia Space has partnered with TÜBİTAK UZAY, Turkey's leading space agency, to provide a Communication Transponder for AYAP-1, the country's first lunar mission. This significant collaboration marks an important milestone in Turkey's National Space Program and underscores Thales Alenia Space's role as a trusted provider of cutting-edge satellite solutions.

The S-Band TT&C (Tracking, Telemetry, and Command) Transponder is a vital component of the AYAP-1 spacecraft, enabling communication between the spacecraft and ground station. This reliable transponder will receive commands from the ground station to control the spacecraft's operations, while transmitting telemetry data on its status.

Turkey's first lunar mission aims to successfully carry out a series of scientific experiments and tests on the Moon, demonstrating the country's capability to conduct space activities independently. Thales Alenia Space is proud to contribute to this ambitious endeavor, highlighting its commitment to exploring new frontiers in space exploration.

'The confidence TÜBİTAK UZAY has placed in us is an honor,' said Stéphane Terranova, CEO of Thales Alenia Space in Spain. 'We are thrilled to support Turkey's lunar mission and look forward to a successful collaboration.'

The AYAP-1 spacecraft is scheduled to be launched soon, marking another significant achievement for the Turkish space program. With Thales Alenia Space on board, this mission is poised to make a lasting impact on humanity's understanding of our natural satellite.

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