ASELSAN has revealed that it has successfully launched its second satellite in the Space-Based IoT solution series, LUNA-2.
The company added that the solution was launched into space via SpaceX from California, USA on 30 March 2026.
Transformation
In the global transformation process shaped by the New Space Age, ASELSAN highlighted that it continues to offer added value to Türkiye’s space ecosystem with its national engineering power and original system solutions.
A wide range of studies were carried out from satellite communication systems, mission payloads, ground control infrastructures to platform solutions, further strengthen ASELSAN’s strategic position in this field every day.
Despite its small size (Nano Satellite), LUNA-2 will provide secure sensor data even in the most remote corners of the world.
According to ASELSAN, the satellite will cover very large areas with very low energy consumption thanks to its special communication system (LoRa).
National capabilities
The design, development, production, integration and testing activities of LUNA-2 were entirely carried out by ASELSAN.
The company said that the flight software, ground control software, LoRa transceiver card used as a payload and data transmission device were developed with internal resources by ASELSAN engineers, creating a solution based on national capabilities.
The launch of LUNA-2 reinforces ASELSAN’s competence in the space-based IoT field and provides a significant contribution to Türkiye’s vision of independent, competitive and sustainable space technologies.
