Türkiye Launches First Homegrown Orbital Transfer Vehicle In Space Exploration Milestone

Türkiye’s foray into space exploration reached a significant milestone with the successful launch of its first fully homegrown orbital transfer vehicle (OTV), the FGN-TUG-S01. Developed by Fergani Space, this innovative spacecraft began its mission on November 28, soaring into the cosmos aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. At 6:44 p. m. GMT, the mission commenced, culminating in the triumphant separation of the payload 81 minutes later.

This achievement underscores Fergani Space’s burgeoning capabilities in space transportation and maneuvering. A key feature of the FGN-TUG-S01 is its low-cost, safe hybrid propulsion system, which empowers satellites to transition into various orbits, effectively prolonging their operational ___times. According to Daily Sabah, this technological advancement is poised to play a pivotal role in Fergani Space’s forthcoming constellation missions, involving the deployment of satellites at diverse altitudes.

The FGN-TUG-S01 boasts an array of domestically developed critical systems, including the flight computer, avionics, power distribution units, and thermal control infrastructure. These homegrown components were meticulously crafted at Fergani Space, further solidifying the company’s self-sufficiency in space technology.