Turkey's first earth observation satellite, IMECE, has been launched into space by TUBITAK UZAY (Space Technologies Research Institute), according to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The satellite's fast data transmission, image quality, and maneuverability make it the most advanced earth observation satellite in Turkey, he said at the launch ceremony. The launch took place at the ground tracking station of the Turkish Scientific and Technological Research Council (TUBITAK) in Ankara, and was attended by various high-ranking officials, including Minister of Industry and Technology Mustafa Varank, TUBITAK President Hasan Mandal, and others. IMECE's advanced capabilities mark a significant step forward for Turkey's space exploration and research efforts.