Fergani Space Technologies’ FRG-100D4 entered a 590-kilometer orbit during SpaceX’s Bandwagon-5 flight, marking the Turkish company’s sixth test satellite deployment, Anadolu Agency reported.
Baykar said separation from the launch vehicle came about 63 minutes after liftoff. The spacecraft then reached its planned altitude, according to the company.
Fergani said the satellite carries locally developed components and a computer equipped with artificial intelligence. The company also described FRG-100D4 as an improvement over its previously launched satellites, Anadolu Agency reported.
