# TürkmenÄlem 52°E > Turkmenistani communications satellite **Wikidata**: [Q4051870](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4051870) **Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TürkmenÄlem_52°E_/_MonacoSAT) **Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/turkmenalem-52e ## Summary TürkmenÄlem 52°E is a Turkmenistani communications satellite, also known by aliases such as MonacoSat and TurkmenSat 1. It is an artificial satellite of the Earth specifically designed for telecommunications, operating from a geostationary orbit. Launched in 2015, it serves as a key asset for communication services. ## Key Facts * TürkmenÄlem 52°E is classified as a communications satellite, a geostationary satellite, and an artificial satellite of the Earth. * It was launched on April 27, 2015, at 23:03:00 UTC. * The satellite was manufactured by Thales Alenia Space. * Its launch mass was 4707 kilograms, with a dry weight of 1823 kilograms. * The launch vehicle used was a Falcon 9 v1.1. * TürkmenÄlem 52°E has a design service life of 16 years. * It is funded by the Ministry of Communications and operated by the Turkmenistan National Space Agency and MonacoSAT. * The satellite utilizes a Spacebus-4000C2 spacecraft bus. * Its country of origin for manufacturing is France, and it is associated with both Turkmenistan and Monaco. ## FAQs ### Q: What is TürkmenÄlem 52°E? A: TürkmenÄlem 52°E is a Turkmenistani communications satellite, also known as MonacoSat. It is an artificial satellite designed for telecommunications, operating in a geostationary orbit. ### Q: When was TürkmenÄlem 52°E launched? A: TürkmenÄlem 52°E was launched on April 27, 2015, at 23:03:00 UTC. The launch took place from Cape Canaveral Space Launch Complex 40. ### Q: Who manufactured TürkmenÄlem 52°E? A: The satellite TürkmenÄlem 52°E was manufactured by Thales Alenia Space. Its country of origin for manufacturing is France. ### Q: What is the primary purpose of TürkmenÄlem 52°E? A: The primary purpose of TürkmenÄlem 52°E is telecommunications. As a communications satellite, it provides services from its geostationary orbit. ### Q: What is the expected service life of TürkmenÄlem 52°E? A: TürkmenÄlem 52°E has a design service life of 16 years. ## Why It Matters TürkmenÄlem 52°E holds significant importance as a national asset for Turkmenistan, providing independent telecommunications capabilities. Its operation as a communications satellite from a geostationary orbit enables a wide range of services, including television broadcasting, internet access, and other data transmission across its coverage area. The satellite's joint operation by the Turkmenistan National Space Agency and MonacoSAT, under the alias MonacoSat, highlights international collaboration in space. By facilitating reliable communication infrastructure, TürkmenÄlem 52°E plays a crucial role in supporting economic development, education, and social connectivity within Turkmenistan and for its partner Monaco, contributing to digital inclusion and global communication networks. Its long design life ensures sustained service provision for over a decade and a half. ## Notable For * Being the first national satellite for Turkmenistan, providing independent telecommunications capabilities. * Its dual operation by the Turkmenistan National Space Agency and MonacoSAT, also known as MonacoSat. * Utilizing the Spacebus-4000C2 spacecraft bus, a product of Thales Alenia Space. * Being launched by a Falcon 9 v1.1, a launch vehicle developed by SpaceX. * Its significant launch mass of 4707 kilograms, indicating a substantial communications payload. ## Body ### General Information TürkmenÄlem 52°E is an artificial satellite of the Earth, specifically classified as a communications satellite and a geostationary satellite. It is also known by the aliases TurkmenSat 1, MonacoSat, TürkmenÄlem 52E, and Первый национальный спутник Туркмении. Its SCN (Satellite Catalog Number) is 40617, COSPAR ID is 2015-023A, and NSSDCA ID is 2015-023A. The satellite's Freebase ID is /m/0zrprdw. ### Technical Specifications The satellite has a launch mass of 4707 kilograms, with a dry weight of 1823 kilograms. It is powered by two spacecraft solar arrays, which provide 12 kilowatts of power, and one S400 component. The spacecraft bus used for TürkmenÄlem 52°E is the Spacebus-4000C2. Its design service life is 16 years. ### Launch and Orbit TürkmenÄlem 52°E was launched on April 27, 2015, at 23:03:00 UTC. The launch took place from Cape Canaveral Space Launch Complex 40. The launch vehicle used was a Falcon 9 v1.1, specifically flight 018. The satellite orbits in a geostationary orbit. ### Organizations and Countries The satellite was funded by the Ministry of Communications. Thales Alenia Space manufactured TürkmenÄlem 52°E, with France being its country of origin for manufacturing. The launch contractor was SpaceX. The satellite is operated by the Turkmenistan National Space Agency and MonacoSAT. Its operations involve both Turkmenistan and Monaco. ### Development Timeline * **Construction Contract**: A significant event in its development was the construction contract, which was established on November 18, 2011. * **Construction**: The construction phase of the satellite took place between August 14, 2012, and November 2014. * **Rocket Launch**: The rocket launch, a key event, occurred on April 27, 2015, from Cape Canaveral Space Launch Complex 40. ## References 1. [Source](https://space.skyrocket.de/doc_sdat/turkmenalem-52e.htm) 2. [Source](https://www.thalesgroup.com/en/worldwide/space/news/turkmenalem52emonacosat-launch-success) 3. Jonathan's Space Report 4. [Source](https://www.ssi-monaco.com/monacosat/performance/technical-specs/) 5. [Source](https://www.ssi-monaco.com/monacosat/birth-of-monacosat/manufacturing/)