Turkey’s 21<sup>st</sup> century technologies: space dimension
The article deals with the satellite program of the Republic of Turkey as well as its key aerospace industrial enterprises. In order to study advanced Turkish technologies in the space field, the author analyzes telecommunications and reconnaissance satellites used for both civil and military purposes and describes their technical characteristics. In addition, attention is paid to the manufacturers of spacecraft, leading research institutes and the main areas of their activities. The author concludes that Turkey has serious prospects for development of its own satellite communication system which will ensure the national security of the state.