Mitsubishi Electric Corporation announced today it has
successfully launched the TURKSAT-4A satellite under a turnkey contract awarded by Turksat Satellite
Communication, Cable TV and Operation Inc. Co. (Turksat A.S.) in March 2011. TURKSAT-4A was
launched from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan at 06:09 on February 15 (Japan time) and the
satellite separated from the launch vehicle at 15:22.
TURKSAT-4A will use its own power for positioning in geostationary orbit about 36,000 kilometers above
the equator. Mitsubishi Electric will continue conducting in-orbit testing until the middle of March before its
final handover to Turksat A.S.
In addition to TURKSAT-4A, Mitsubishi Electric will further its contribution to Turkey’s communications
and broadcasting infrastructure with the additional launch of TURKSAT-4B this year, as well as other
satellite programs planned in the future.
TURKSAT-4A at a Glance
About Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
With over 90 years of experience in providing reliable, high-quality products, Mitsubishi Electric
Corporation (TOKYO: 6503) is a recognized world leader in the manufacture, marketing and sales of
electrical and electronic equipment used in information processing and communications, space development
and satellite communications, consumer electronics, industrial technology, energy, transportation and
building equipment. Embracing the spirit of its corporate statement, Changes for the Better, and its
environmental statement, Eco Changes, Mitsubishi Electric endeavors to be a global, leading green company,
enriching society with technology. The company recorded consolidated group sales of 3,567.1 billion yen
(US$ 37.9 billion*) in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013. For more information visit
successfully launched the TURKSAT-4A satellite under a turnkey contract awarded by Turksat Satellite
Communication, Cable TV and Operation Inc. Co. (Turksat A.S.) in March 2011. TURKSAT-4A was
launched from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan at 06:09 on February 15 (Japan time) and the
satellite separated from the launch vehicle at 15:22.
TURKSAT-4A will use its own power for positioning in geostationary orbit about 36,000 kilometers above
the equator. Mitsubishi Electric will continue conducting in-orbit testing until the middle of March before its
final handover to Turksat A.S.
In addition to TURKSAT-4A, Mitsubishi Electric will further its contribution to Turkey’s communications
and broadcasting infrastructure with the additional launch of TURKSAT-4B this year, as well as other
satellite programs planned in the future.
TURKSAT-4A at a Glance
| Satellite platform | DS2000 |
| Orbital maneuver life | At least 30 years |
| Transponders | Ku-band and Ka-band |
| Mass | Approximately 4.8 tons (at launch) |
| Mission | Communications and broadcasting services in Turkey, Europe, Middle East, Central Asia and Africa |
| Delivery | Delivery in orbit |
With over 90 years of experience in providing reliable, high-quality products, Mitsubishi Electric
Corporation (TOKYO: 6503) is a recognized world leader in the manufacture, marketing and sales of
electrical and electronic equipment used in information processing and communications, space development
and satellite communications, consumer electronics, industrial technology, energy, transportation and
building equipment. Embracing the spirit of its corporate statement, Changes for the Better, and its
environmental statement, Eco Changes, Mitsubishi Electric endeavors to be a global, leading green company,
enriching society with technology. The company recorded consolidated group sales of 3,567.1 billion yen
(US$ 37.9 billion*) in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013. For more information visit
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