Azerbaijan, Baku, Feb. 11 /. Trend A.Taghiyeva /
Turkey is preparing a ten-year program of investment in the development of the country's satellite technologies, Turkish Minister of Science, Industry and Technology Nihat Ergun said, Sabah newspaper reported on Monday.
The minister did not disclose the amount of investment envisaged for the development of the country's satellite system.
Ergun said at present Turkey's primary task is to create a satellite launch system.
In addition, launch of new types of satellites detecting and transmitting up to one meter long elements is planned.
Ergun also noted that constellation of 6 or 7 satellites will be carried out within the project. One of the satellites will always be above the territory of Turkey.
Earlier, on December 18, 2012, Turkey launched its second satellite Göktürk-2 from Chinese Zhiuguan base. The satellite with a resolution of 2.5 meters will be used for defence purposes.
Earlier, in 2011, Turkey launched its first own reconnaissance satellite RASAT.
Satellite development is part of a national program aimed at providing the Turkish army with arms and equipment of local production. Currently, Turkey achieved self-sufficiency in this sector at 50 percent.
