Fergani Uzay launches sixth test satellite FRG-100D4

Fergani Uzay Teknolojileri, a company founded by Selçuk Bayraktar, has successfully launched its sixth test satellite, the FRG-100D4, into orbit. The 160-kilogram satellite was deployed as part of SpaceX’s Bandwagon-5 mission from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in the United States.

Approximately 63 minutes after launch, the satellite successfully separated from the launch vehicle and reached its target orbit at an altitude of 590 kilometers. The FRG-100D4 features significant technological advancements over previous models, including domestically developed components such as reaction wheels, magnetic torque rods, magnetometers, IMUs, GNSS receivers, steerable solar panels, and a phased array antenna. It also incorporates an artificial intelligence-supported computer for advanced missions.

The launch represents a milestone for the Uluğ Bey Constellation Satellite Project. Fergani aims to complete a constellation of over 200 satellites within five years using its own resources, which would provide independent navigation and broadband communication capabilities.