# Türksat 2A

> decommissioned Turkish communications satellite

**Wikidata**: [Q1374288](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1374288)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Türksat_2A)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/turksat-2a

## Summary
Türksat 2A was a Turkish communications satellite that was decommissioned after serving for approximately 15.7 years, having been launched in 2001.

## Key Facts
- Launched on January 10, 2001, from ELA-2 on an Ariane 44P rocket
- Operated as a geostationary communications satellite for Türksat
- Manufacturer: Alcatel Space
- Bus: Spacebus-3000B3
- Mass: 3535 kg (launch weight), 1900 kg (dry weight)
- Service life: 15.7 years
- Decommissioned and moved to graveyard orbit on September 27, 2016
- Part of the Türksat series of Turkish communications satellites

## FAQs
### Q: When was Türksat 2A launched?
A: It was launched on January 10, 2001.

### Q: What was its service life?
A: It had a service life of approximately 15.7 years.

### Q: When was it decommissioned?
A: It was decommissioned and moved to graveyard orbit on September 27, 2016.

### Q: What was its manufacturer?
A: It was manufactured by Alcatel Space.

## Why It Matters
Türksat 2A played a significant role in Turkey's telecommunications infrastructure, providing essential communications services for over 15 years. As part of the Türksat series, it contributed to Turkey's ability to maintain reliable telecommunications coverage across the country and region. The satellite's long service life demonstrated the effectiveness of the Spacebus-3000B3 bus design and the operational capabilities of Türksat as a satellite operator. Its decommissioning and proper disposal in a graveyard orbit also represented responsible space operations practices.

## Notable For
- Part of the Türksat series of Turkish communications satellites
- Operated for over 15 years before decommissioning
- Utilized the Spacebus-3000B3 spacecraft bus
- Decommissioned and moved to graveyard orbit in 2016
- Provided communications services to Turkey

## Body
### Technical Specifications
- **Mass**: 3535 kg (launch weight), 1900 kg (dry weight)
- **Spacecraft Bus**: Spacebus-3000B3
- **Power**: 2 spacecraft solar arrays and 1 S400 battery
- **Operator**: Türksat
- **Country**: Turkey

### Operational History
- **Launch**: January 10, 2001, from ELA-2 on an Ariane 44P rocket
- **Service Entry**: February 2001
- **Service Life**: 15.7 years
- **Decommissioning**: September 27, 2016, moved to graveyard orbit

### Decommissioning
The satellite was decommissioned after its service life ended and was moved to a graveyard orbit to prevent collision with other satellites.

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## References

1. [Source](https://space.skyrocket.de/doc_sdat/eurasiasat-1.htm)
2. [Source](https://nssdc.gsfc.nasa.gov/nmc/spacecraft/display.action?id=2001-002A)
3. [Source](http://www.turksat.com.tr/english/v2/satellite-fleet-and-specifications/turksat-2a-42-east)
4. Jonathan's Space Report
5. [Source](https://www.turksat.com.tr/tr/uydu/turksat-uydu/omrunu-tamamlamis-uydular)
6. [Source](https://www.satbeams.com/satellites?norad=26666)