Satellite News

International Launch Services successfully launched the TURKSAT 4B satellite into a 9,169 km x 35,759 km x 13 degrees geostationary transfer orbit on an ILS Proton vehicle. The satellite was built by Mitsubishi Electric Corporation for Turksat Satellite Communication, Cable TV and Operation Inc. Co. (Turksat A.S.). This was the second Proton launch for both the satellite operator and the manufacturer; it was also the 6th Proton launch of the year.

International Launch Services successfully launched the TURKSAT 4B satellite into a 9,169 km x 35,759 km x 13 degrees geostationary transfer orbit on an ILS Proton vehicle. The satellite was built by Mitsubishi Electric Corporation for Turksat Satellite Communication, Cable TV and Operation Inc. Co. (Turksat A.S.). This was the second Proton launch for both the satellite operator and the manufacturer; it was also the 6th Proton launch of the year.