![]() ![]() With 35 years of experience in the design and production of satellite communication systems, payloads and equipment for all type of space missions - from Earth orbit to deep space, - it has participated in more than 650 satellites from space agencies and satellite operators worldwide and delivered 4,500 units. Thales Alenia Space site in Madrid (Spain) is a centre of excellence in space communications. We’re excited to contribute in the renewed ambition of humanity to explore the Earth’s natural satellite.” Stéphane Terranova, CEO of Thales Alenia Space in Spain said: “ At Thales Alenia Space we are honoured by the confidence of TÜBİTAK UZAY to provide the Communication Transponder for AYAP-1 spacecraft, a key element for the success of Turkey’s first mission to the Moon. The TT&C link is also instrumental to monitor the position of the spacecraft by measuring the distance to the ground station. The TT&C transponder is in charge of receiving the commands sent by the ground station to control the spacecraft, and sending back the telemetry with the vital information on the status of the spacecraft. Thales Alenia Space will provide an S-Band TT&C (Tracking, Telemetry and Command) Transponder for the AYAP-1 spacecraft, a key unit to establish a communication link between the spacecraft and the ground station. With this project, Turkey aims to successfully carry out its first lunar mission and become one of the few countries that can conduct activities on the Moon with its own capabilities. The Lunar Research Program (AYAP) is an integral part of the National Space Program led by the Turkish Space Agency, with TÜBİTAK UZAY in charge of the design, development, integration, test, launch and operations of the AYAP-1 spacecraft. Madrid, Novem– Thales Alenia Space (joint venture between Thales, 67%, and Leonardo, 33%) has signed a contract with TÜBİTAK Space Technologies Research Institute (TÜBİTAK UZAY) to provide a Communication Transponder for AYAP-1, Turkey’s first lunar mission.
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