Fergani Space’s fifth test satellite, FGN-100-D3 – developed entirely with indigenous capabilities — has been launched into space. The next-generation indigenous satellite, weighing 113 kg and equipped with communications and navigation capabilities, has successfully reached its designated orbit and commenced operations.

CALIFORNIA
30 MARCH 2026

Founded by Baykar Chairman and CTO Selçuk Bayraktar, Fergani Space launched its fifth indigenously-developed test satellite, FGN-100-D3, at 14:02 Turkish Standard Time (TST) on 30 March 2026 from Vandenberg Space Force Base in the United States. Launched as part of SpaceX’s Transporter-16 mission, the satellite successfully separated from the launch vehicle approximately 66 minutes after liftoff – at 15:08 TST – and settled into its target orbit at an altitude of 500-520 km.

FULL INDEPENDENCE THROUGH INDIGENOUS TECHNOLOGY
FGN-100-D3 represents a significant advancement over Fergani’s previously launched satellites, incorporating a series of technological innovations. The satellite features critical components developed entirely in-house at Fergani, including a reaction wheel, magnetic torque rod, magnetometer, IMU, and GNSS receiver. It also contains an AI-powered computer for advanced missions. The in-space validation of this indigenous avionics equipment – and the establishment of a space heritage for these technologies – is a milestone of significant importance for Türkiye’s path toward full independence in space technologies.