Turkish firms shine at world’s largest satellite conference in Washington, DC

The conference brings together the world’s largest satellite producers and operators as the event shaped the industry’s future

The products and capabilities of Turkish satellite technology firms Turksat, Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) and ASELSAN were displayed at the Satellite 2024 Conference in Washington, DC.

The conference brought together the world’s largest satellite producers and operators, as the event shaped the industry’s future.

Enver Iskurt, Türkiye’s deputy transportation and infrastructure minister, told Anadolu they are proud of the three Turkish firms exhibiting at the event.

He mentioned the new satellite Turksat 6A, stressing how it is made entirely by Turkish firms.

Hasan Huseyin Ertok, CEO of the country’s satellite operator Turksat, said that the event is the largest in the field, and all industry stakeholders come together to participate.

“We have come to this event to present our product range, which we have expanded in recent years, the developments we have made so far, and to introduce our country,” he said.

He mentioned they showcased new technologies they are developing, especially in areas such as providing internet service in aviation and watercraft.

Mustafa Yaman, vice president at the defense firm ASELSAN, said that the firm showed satellite equipment and ground and user terminals at the event.

Taha Tetik, space systems programs director at aircraft maker TAI, said that the company exhibited its domestically produced products, such as communication and observation satellites, and attended the event to meet potential customers and make new connections for possible cooperation.

Source: AA