FGN-100-D3

FGN-100-D3 is a test satellite developed entirely with national capabilities by Fergani Uzay, a company based in Türkiye. Launched on 30 March 2026, this satellite is the fifth satellite deployed by the company and represents a next-generation platform distinguished by its communication and navigation capabilities. Weighing approximately 113 kilograms, the satellite is operating in low Earth orbit.

FGN-100-D3 - (Fergani Uzay)

Development Process

FGN-100-D3 is part of the satellite series developed by Fergani Uzay, founded by Selçuk Bayraktar. The company aims to develop independent space technologies using national engineering capabilities.

The satellites developed under the FGN-100 series and their launch dates are as follows:

• FGN-100-D1: Launched on 14 January 2025.
• FGN-100-D2: Entered orbit on 2 November 2025.
• FGN-100-D3: Launched on 30 March 2026.

Launch and Orbit Insertion

FGN-100-D3 was launched as part of the Transporter-16 mission conducted by SpaceX. The launch took place on 30 March at 14:02 Türkiye time from Vandenberg Space Force Base.

The satellite:

• Separated from the carrier rocket approximately 66 minutes after launch.
• Became free at 15:08 Türkiye Standard Time (TSİ).
• Reached its target orbit at an altitude of 500–520 kilometers.

The launch process was monitored from the Space Observation and Control Center located at the Özdemir Bayraktar National Technology Center in Istanbul. On the day of the launch, Selçuk Bayraktar posted on his NSosyal account, stating that work beyond the horizon continues, and said: "FGN-100-D3, the fifth test satellite developed by Fergani and distinguished by its communication and navigation capabilities, has successfully secured its position in space. Our goal is the Ulugh Beg Global Positioning System."

FGN-100-D3 is launched as part of the Transporter-16 mission by SpaceX, 30 March 2026 - (Fergani Uzay)

Technical Specifications and Hardware

FGN-100-D3 incorporates numerous critical components developed nationally:

• Reaction wheel
• Magnetic torque rod
• Magnetometer
• Inertial measurement unit (IMU)
• GNSS receiver

In addition, the satellite is equipped with an AI-assisted mission computer. All these systems were developed nationally by Fergani engineers.

The launch process of the FGN-100-D2 satellite is monitored from the Space Observation and Control Center within the Özdemir Bayraktar National Technology Center, 30 March 2026 - (Fergani Uzay)

Mission Objectives

The mission objectives of the FGN-100-D3 satellite include testing communication and navigation capabilities, validating national avionics systems in the space environment, establishing a space heritage for the developed technologies, and preparing the technical and operational infrastructure for future satellite constellations.

Ulugh Beg Global Positioning System

FGN-100-D3 is part of the Ulugh Beg Global Positioning System project being developed by Fergani Uzay Technologies. As part of this project, more than 100 satellites are planned to be launched within the next five years with the goal of establishing Türkiye’s independent navigation and communication network.