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The commissioning of Türksat 6A on April 21, 2025, represents a pivotal moment for Turkey’s space endeavors, transitioning from satellite user to developer. With a localization rate exceeding 80%, this domestically produced communications satellite enhances Turkey's technological capabilities and expands its coverage to 5 billion potential users. Türksat's CEO, Ahmet Hamdi Atalay, emphasizes the project’s significance not only for its engineering achievements but also for fostering national pride and future innovations in satellite technology.