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Communications
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TURKSAT-4A/4B |
| Client |
TURKSAT A.S. |
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| Launch date |
TURKSAT-4A: February 15, 2014; TURKSAT-4B: 2015 |
| Launch vehicle |
Proton |
| Launch site |
Baikonur Cosmodrome |
| Orbit |
Geostationary orbit |
| Mass |
Approx. 4.8t (at launch) |
| Electrical power |
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| Design life |
More than 15 years |
| Responsibilities |
Prime contractor |
| Outline |
In March 2011, Mitsubishi Electric was awarded a contract for two turnkey projects for which it will deliver the TURKSAT-4A and TURKSAT-4B communications satellite to Turksat Satellite Communication, Cable TV and Operation Inc. Co. (TURKSAT A.S.). These satellites will enable TURKSAT A.S. to provide communication and broadband services over a wide geographic region covering Turkey, Europe, Central Asia, the Middle East and Africa. TURKSAT-4A will be positioned at 42 degrees east longitude and TURKSAT-4B will be positioned at 50 degrees east longitude. |
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