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TURKSAT 5B (50212)
COSPAR: 2021-126A | Alt Name: Turksat 5B
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 19, 2021
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
50212
International Designator
2021-126A
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:13:12 GMT
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Inclination
0.07°
Right Ascension
337.63°
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Argument of Perigee
16.02°
Period
1436.15 min
Mean Motion
1.00 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
TURKSAT 5B
Alternative Name
Turksat 5B
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
TURKS
Country
Turkey
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 50212U 21126A 26200.84250852 .00000143 00000+0 00000+0 0 9992
2 50212 0.0708 337.6310 0002031 16.0164 289.2618 01.00268096 16627
Source: Celestrak
Summary
TURKSAT 5B, also known as Turksat 5B, is a communication satellite operated by TURKS and manufactured by ADSB. Launched on December 19, 2021, from the Afiturk Space Test Range (AFETR) using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle from Launch Complex 40 (LC40), it weighs 4500 kg at launch with a dry mass of 3500 kg. The satellite has dimensions of 4.5 meters in length, 3 meters in diameter, and a span of 34 meters. Its configuration is based on the Eurostar-3000EOR platform equipped with Ku-band HTPS payload, Ka-band HTPS payload, and three X-band transponders. TURKSAT 5B has two deployable solar arrays for power generation along with batteries. The satellite's mission duration is expected to be 15 years.
Physical Characteristics
Length
4.5
Diameter
3
Span
34
Dry Mass
3500
Launch Mass
4500
Shape
Box + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Turksat 5B
Purpose
Communication
Mission
Communication
Manufacturer
ADSB
Life Expectancy
15 years
Bus
Eurostar 3000EOR
Configuration
Eurostar-3000EOR
Motor
EOR
Equipment
Ku-band HTPS payload, Ka-band HTPS payload, 3 X-band transponders
Power System
2 deployable solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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