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Türkiye outlines sovereign space ambitions at IAC 2026, including a 198-satellite LEO network and lunar mission

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Day two of the International Astronautical Congress featured Aselsan’s planned 198-satellite low Earth orbit network, Fergani’s navigation constellation, a proposed spaceport in Somalia and Türkiye’s Moon mission. Together, the announcements span satellite infrastructure, navigation, launch access and exploration, presenting a broad national space agenda.

Discovered 2026-10-06T04:15:30.093624-07:00 | 2026-10-06T04:15:30.093624-07:00

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  • The announced 198-satellite LEO network and Fergani navigation constellation point to Türkiye’s plans across communications and navigation infrastructure.
  • A proposed spaceport in Somalia and a Moon mission extend the agenda to launch access and exploration, making this a wide-ranging national space program.

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