ITouch-FI Satellite Observation Station: A Gaze into the Sky

ITouch-FI Satellite Observation Station: A Gaze into the Sky Integrating Global Networks: The ITouch-FI Initiative Situated in the Çukurova region of Turkey, the ITouch-FI ground station (ID: 3420) represents a significant stride in astronomical research, operating within the SatNOGS Open Source global network of satellite ground stations. This station, distinguishable on the SatNOGS network map […]

SatNOGS 3420-ITouch-FI: Pioneering a New Era of Satellite Tracking in Adana, Turkey

SatNOGS 3420-ITouch-FI: Pioneering a New Era of Satellite Tracking in Adana, Turkey Introduction The world of satellite technology is rapidly evolving, and Turkey is striving to keep pace. The SatNOGS 3420-ITouch-FI project, situated in Çukurova Technopark in Adana, represents a significant step forward. This initiative aims to establish a ground station to observe low Earth […]

Unveiling the Future of Space Exploration: CubeSats, Ground Stations, and High-Altitude Ballooning

Unveiling the Future of Space Exploration: CubeSats, Ground Stations, and High-Altitude Ballooning In the dynamic arena of space exploration, the integration of CubeSats, ground stations, and high-altitude ballooning marks a revolution. Presentations to stakeholders must vividly illustrate these compact, cost-effective satellites’ potential, emphasizing the synergy with ground stations for seamless data relay and the pioneering […]

ITouch’s 2019 Vision for Space Technology and Entrepreneurship at Mersin Teknopark

ITouch’s 2019 Vision for Space Technology and Entrepreneurship at Mersin Teknopark In 2019, ITouch proposed an ambitious vision for space technology and entrepreneurship at Mersin Teknopark, but the project was hindered by unsuitable conditions. The plan included two innovative programs: the INNOLEO Acceleration Program, focusing on low Earth orbit satellite observation and monitoring, and the […]

The Unfulfilled Potential of SatNOGS at Mersin Teknopark in 2019

The Unfulfilled Potential of SatNOGS at Mersin Teknopark in 2019 In 2019, an innovative proposal was made to the director of Mersin Teknopark in Turkey to establish a ground station for the SatNOGS (Satellite Networked Open Ground Station) network. This global network, focused on observing and receiving signals from Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites, including […]