The Journal of Space Commerce

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Turkey's First Lunar Mission Supported by Thales

Company Providing Spacecraft Communications Transponder

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Tom Patton
Nov 28, 2023
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AYAP-1 Spacecraft. Artists Rendering

A communication transponder for AYAP-1, Turkey’s first lunar mission, will be provided by Thales Alenia Space under a contract signed with the TÜBITAK Space Technologies Research Institute (TÜBITAK UZAY).

"We are honored by the confidence of TÜBITAK UZAY to provide the Communication Transponder for AYAP-1 spacecraft."
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