Turkish Cargo has transported Sich-2-30, the Earth Observation Satellite of Ukraine to Miami for its launch.  

In a statement, the cargo carrier noted how the satellite transport boosted its capacity to move sensitive and complex cargo.

"The air cargo brand transported Sich-2-30, the earth observation satellite developed by Ukraine, to Miami for its launch with a connection flight at Istanbul," it said, adding that the satellite, which has been developed as part of the National Targeted Scientific and Technical Space Program of Ukraine, will blast off at the launch area at the Kennedy Space Center (USA) in January 2022.

After settling on a stable orbit, the Earth Observation satellite will capture the digital and infrared images of the surface of the Earth and collect generic data by probing the ionosphere parameters.    

Complex cargo movement

Turkish said extensive arrangements were made for the safe and secure transport of the satellite. For the purpose of facilitating the loading and unloading operations, Sich-2-30 Earth Observation Satellite has been dismantled into multiple components, and the components of the satellite have been placed carefully on 2 separate pallets together with the supplies in order to avoid any damage during the shipment.

Turkish Cargo noted that it has an experience over 30 years in special cargo shipments.