Miyeg Project

🎯 Project Objectives

• Control and communication of Turkey’s national satellites (such as the TURKSAT series and İMECE) through domestically developed ground stations.

• Reducing foreign dependency in satellite control and nationalizing critical infrastructure.

• Ensuring uninterrupted data flow in defense, communication, and scientific research.

🛠️ Technical Features

• Antenna Diameter: 7.3 meters – the largest reflector antenna system designed and manufactured in Turkey.

• Installation: Test setup completed in İkitelli, Istanbul; permanently deployed at the TUBİTAK UZAY campus.

• Testing: Factory Acceptance Tests successfully carried out.

• Completion: Planned for 2020; national satellites can now communicate via the national ground station.

📊 Strategic Contributions

• Independent Satellite Management: Turkey can operate its satellites using its own infrastructure.

• Defense and Security: Reduced foreign dependency in critical communication and data transmission.

• R&D and Technology: Advancement of domestic engineering capabilities and establishment of infrastructure for next-generation satellite projects.

• International Prestige: Positioning Turkey as an independent actor in space technologies.