TÜRKSAT 3A has carried television and radio broadcasts for 18 years. 16 August 2026 It has since been transferred to newer satellites. TURKSAT throughout the night 573 television and 215 radio channels It managed approximately 1000 frequencies and broadcast parameters simultaneously while transmitting. Moreover, it was not necessary to change the direction of the satellite dish at home, TKGS supported devices automatically received the new channel list. This crossover will serve for several more years TURKSAT 3A will replace it with TURKSAT 7A He also clarified the calendar for .
TURKSAT, transmission The night between August 15 and August 16, 2026 completed and directed the broadcasts to higher capacity satellites. Meanwhile, engineers managed approximately 1000 different frequency and broadcast parameters simultaneously in a single operation. However, the Ministry announced after the operation that there was no broadcast interruption that was reflected on television viewers. Since the satellite dishes remained 42 degrees east, no physical antenna adjustment was required at home.
TURKSAT 3AIt launched into space on June 13, 2008 and began commercial service in 42 degrees East orbit. Türksat’s technical data, satellite 1296MHz bandwidthIt shows that it carries Ku-band communication capacity and a 20-year maneuver life. In contrast, company executives had previously announced that the satellite would complete its 15-year nominal service period in 2023. Therefore, TÜRKSAT reduced the mission intensity on 3A by transferring the main television and radio payload to newer satellites.
TÜRKSAT 4A went into space on February 14, 2014 and started operating in 42 degrees East orbit. The satellite serves a wide coverage area extending to Türkiye as well as Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Africa. Besides that TURKSAT 5Bat 42 degrees East Data transmission capacity over 55 Gbps provides. Türksat clearly states in its technical information that 5B can provide spare capacity for 3A and 4A when necessary.
TÜRKSAT 3A will continue its mission for a few more years
Separation of television and radio broadcasts, It does not mean that TÜRKSAT 3A will be completely closed and the satellite continues its mission in orbit. Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Abdulkadir Uraloğlu announced in February 2025 that 3A had completed its theoretical life but could be used for a few more years. On the other hand, Turksat’s current fleet information continues to show 3A among the active communication satellites. During this period, the company will be able to benefit from satellite data communication, spare capacity and other communication services it needs.
The most important detail of the transition for those who watched satellite broadcasts was that the orbital position did not change. TURKSAT 3A, 4A and 5B are the same 42 degrees East Since it serves in the location, the satellite dish direction remains constant. Therefore, TKGS supported televisions and satellite receivers automatically update the channel list on the device. On the other hand, starting a network or network scan on older satellite receivers allows new frequencies to be added to the channel list.
TÜRKSAT applies standard end-of-orbit procedures used in geostationary satellites for satellites that have completed their mission life. The company has previously completed satellites outside the active GEO region. cemetery orbit He announced that he had moved it and then shut down his systems. Thus, the satellite that is not in use moves away from the orbital zone where active communication satellites operate. However, TÜRKSAT has not yet announced the date on which 3A will enter the cemetery orbit.
Statements made in February 2025 TÜRKSAT 3A can operate for a few more years had revealed. Therefore, the separation of television broadcasts does not mean that the satellite has made its final maneuver or abandoned all its services. Instead, the company is keeping 3A in orbit for its remaining missions while shifting the main broadcast payload to satellites that offer higher capacity. Turksat’s current fleet page continues to show 3A in its active satellite list.
TÜRKSAT’s next step TURKSAT 7A and the company is preparing this satellite to directly replace 3A. TÜRKSAT General Manager Ahmet Hamdi Atalay announced that 7A will offer higher capacity and replace 3A in December 2025. In addition, Atalay approved 7A for Türkiye to protect the relevant orbital rights. no later than 2030 He said he should send it to space. The company plans to increase the capacity it will use in broadcasting and internet services with 7A.
Meanwhile TURKSAT 6AIt constitutes the newest link in Türkiye’s satellite fleet. Türkiye launches first domestic communication satellite 6A On July 9, 2024 sent into space and the satellite later reached 42 degrees East. Then TÜRKSAT 6A, Entered commercial service on April 21, 2025 launched and joined existing satellites. Today, TÜRKSAT provides service with six communication satellites consisting of 3A, 4A, 4B, 5A, 5B and 6A.
Thus, carrying broadcasts since 2008 TURKSAT 3Atransferred its main task in television and radio to newer satellites after 18 years. Despite this, the satellite will continue to serve in various communication missions as long as its remaining fuel and technical life allow. TÜRKSAT will later move 3A out of the active GEO belt and into the graveyard orbit, but the company has not shared a date for this process yet. TÜRKSAT 7A will be sent into space in 2030 at the latest It constitutes the current schedule announced for the satellite that will replace 3A.
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