The companies signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in March 2016 to explore the opportunities available through the formation of a strategic partnership, initially focused on defence, public safety and aviation. The strategic partnership event, attended by the Turkish Minister of Transport Maritime Affairs and Communications, Ahmet Arslan, Türksat CEO Cenk Şen and Inmarsat CEO

Managers of public and private organisations from Turkish Space sector, visited German Aerospace Center (DLR) between 27 – 29/04/2016. The Turkish delegation was impressed by the excellent research activities and particularly the high competences in space technology they have seen during the visit. The visit has been very interesting illustrating the existing for many different potential collaboration areas.