The first images of Göktürk-1, the highest resolution surveillance satellite of Turkey, launched from the Kourou Launching Base in French Guyana in South America to the target orbit by Vega Launch Vehicle On December 5, 2016 has been received. The Undersecreteriat for Defence Industry issued a press release on the subject yesterday, saying, “The satellite, which has been undergoing testing and commissioning since the launch date, has taken more than 1000 images and strip test images in 6 months, some of which are for the calibration of the satellite, and others for the needs of the Turkish Air Forces Command.”

The final acceptance of Göktürk-1 will take place in the third quarter of 2017.