GÖKTÜRK-2 satellite has completed 60 thousand orbits around Earth in 11 years

The Ministry of National Defense (MSB) announced that the GÖKTÜRK-2 satellite, which was sent into space 11 years ago, has captured images while completing 60 thousand orbits around the Earth during that time.

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GÖKTÜRK-2 satellite has completed 60 thousand orbits around Earth in 11 years

In a post shared on the ministry's social media account, it was stated, "Our GÖKTÜRK-2 satellite, which we sent off into space 11 years ago today, has captured images while completing 60 thousand orbits around the Earth in the time that has passed."

THE SATELLITE WAS LAUNCHED INTO SPACE IN 2012

The post also included an image detailing the features of GÖKTÜRK-2. Accordingly, high-resolution images can be obtained from anywhere in the world with GÖKTÜRK-2 without any geographical restrictions.

Launched into space from China on December 18, 2012, at 19:12 Turkish time, GÖKTÜRK-2 is commanded 24/7 by personnel from the Reconnaissance Satellite Battalion Command under the Air Force Command.

News Source: AA