# Türksat 5B

> Turkish communications satellite

**Wikidata**: [Q28933866](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q28933866)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Türksat_5B)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/turksat-5b

Here’s the structured knowledge entry for **Türksat 5B**:

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## Summary  
Türksat 5B is a Turkish communications satellite designed for telecommunications services. It was launched on December 19, 2021, aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. The satellite supports broadcasting, internet, and military communications for Turkey and surrounding regions.

## Key Facts  
- **Type**: Communications satellite ([class](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5134479))  
- **Launch Date**: December 19, 2021 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Launch Vehicle**: SpaceX Falcon 9 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **COSPAR ID**: 2021-126A ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q328))  
- **Operator**: Türksat (logo: [Türksat_logo.svg](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Türksat_logo.svg))  
- **YouTube Launch Video**: [Turksat 5B Mission](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JBGjE9_aosc) (English, 3,405 seconds)  

## FAQs  
### Q: What is Türksat 5B used for?  
A: Türksat 5B provides telecommunications services, including broadcasting, internet, and military communications, primarily for Turkey and neighboring regions.  

### Q: When was Türksat 5B launched?  
A: It was launched on December 19, 2021, aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket.  

### Q: Who operates Türksat 5B?  
A: The satellite is operated by Türksat, Turkey’s national satellite communications company.  

## Why It Matters  
Türksat 5B enhances Turkey’s telecommunications infrastructure, enabling reliable broadcasting, internet access, and secure military communications. Its coverage extends across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East, strengthening Turkey’s regional connectivity and strategic independence in satellite technology. The successful launch also highlights Turkey’s growing capabilities in space collaboration, leveraging SpaceX’s Falcon 9 for deployment.  

## Notable For  
- **Strategic Coverage**: Supports Turkey’s domestic and regional communications needs.  
- **Military Applications**: Includes secure military communication capabilities.  
- **International Collaboration**: Launched via SpaceX, showcasing Turkey’s partnerships in space technology.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date**: December 19, 2021  
- **Vehicle**: SpaceX Falcon 9 ([reusable orbital launch vehicle](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q19597680))  
- **COSPAR ID**: 2021-126A  

### Technical Specifications  
- **Class**: Communications satellite ([artificial satellite](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5134479))  
- **Operator**: Türksat  

### Media Coverage  
- **YouTube Video**: [Turksat 5B Mission](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JBGjE9_aosc) (published December 19, 2021, duration: 56:45)  

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## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report