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Model Satellite Competition

About the Competition

Model Satellite Competition aims to reflect various aspects of real systems by covering all stages of space/satellite projects from design to production and post-mission evaluation, aiming to develop a system that meets telemetry and communication requirements, provides an autonomous structure and works interdisciplinary.

Students enrolled in undergraduate or master's programs in Türkiye or abroad may participate in teams of at least 3 and no more than 6 members. (This number does not include the advisor.)

This year's competition concept, SİGMA (Stability-Integrated Guidance Mechanical Actuator), represents an integrated engineering approach that ensures stable, safe, and controlled landing after the payload is separated from the carrier through active landing control. Teams will demonstrate a payload with high real-time data management and flight reliability by operating mechanical, electronic, software, and communication subsystems together.

The evaluation stages of the competition are as follows:
  • Project Plan and Organization Report (POR)
  • Preliminary Design Review Report (PDR)
  • Critical Design Review Report (CDR)
  • Qualification Review (QR)
  • Flight Readiness Review (FRR)
  • Flight
  • Post Flight Review (PFR)
Templates for the reports required to be prepared by competitors will be announced on the TEKNOFEST website soon.

Competition Calendar 2026

Explanation Date
Application Deadline February 20, 2026 – 23:59 (GMT+3)
POR Report Submission March 16, 2026 – 17:00 (GMT+3)
PDR Report Submission May 4, 2026 – 17:00 (GMT+3)
PDR Presentations (Online) May 11–15, 2026
CDR Report Submission July 3, 2026 – 17:00 (GMT+3)
QR Presentations (Online) August 10–14, 2026
Flight Readiness Review (FRR) September 2026
Flights September 2026
PFR Presentations September 2026
Announcement of Competition Results and Award Ceremony September 2026

Competition Awards 2026

Degree Award
First ₺300.000
Second ₺250.000
Third ₺200,000

    Model Satellite Competition 2018 Degrees

    Degree Team Name
    1. ULAK
    2. VEGA
    3. ParsyCAN

    Model Satellite Competition 2019 Degrees

    Degree Team Name
    1. grizu-263
    2. Apis 8A
    3. Uvcsat

    Model Satellite Competition 2020 Degrees

    Degree Team Name
    1. Spatium Takımı
    2. İTÜ Apis Arge Takımı
    3. Tharsis-3C Takımı

    Model Satellite Competition 2021 Degrees

    Degree Team Name
    1- B DİSPATE
    2- İTÜ APİS ARGE 10 B
    3- HUMA MODEL UYDU TAKIMI

    Model Satellite Competition 2022 Degrees

    Degree Team Name
    1- TeamNameless
    2- HUGINN ARGE
    3- Ugrasena

    Model Satellite Competition 2023 Degrees

    Degree Team Name
    First CERVOS-7B
    Second Yomra Gençlik Merkezi Uzay Kulübü
    Third TAU-SAT

    Model Satellite Competition 2024 Degrees

    Degree Team Name
    Second METU Caelum
    Second ORION
    Third B-Dispate

    Model Satellite Competition 2025 Degrees

    Degree Team Name
    1. (Multi-Spectral Mechanical Filtering Module) HAREZMİ DGM
    2. (Multi-Spectral Mechanical Filtering Module) Merih Space
    3. (Multi-Spectral Mechanical Filtering Module) Turkish Defenders
    1. (TÜRKSAT Picosatellite Constellation/TICOSAT) TAU-SAT
    2. (TÜRKSAT Picosatellite Constellation/TICOSAT) AzST-K2
    3. (TÜRKSAT Picosatellite Constellation/TICOSAT) Elektrik Ar-Ge Model Uydu
    1. (Near Space Traveler) Mergen
    2. (Near Space Traveler) AzST-K3
    3. (Near Space Traveler) NAZARX

Excluding the informations provided in the specifications, you need to join the e-mail group through the link below for other questions regarding to the competition. The questions you ask and the answers you receive will be visible to the other members of the e-mail group.

TECHNICAL TOUR

COMPANIES RECOGNITION OPPORTUNITY
By organizing technical tours, it is provided to on-site inspection of working on leading technological firms of Turkey.

NETWORK
TEKNOFEST, which hosts hundreds of companies on technical trips, provides the opportunity to get to know experts in every field.

INFORMATION ABOUT BUSINESS AND VOCATIONAL LIFE
On technical trips, the opportunity to meet expert engineers about business and professional life is provided.

MOTIVATION AND INTERESTING
On technical trips, people who have worked in technology companies have the opportunity to listen to their experiences and increase motivation.

DENEYAP

OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLAIN PROJECTS IN DENEYAP BRANCHES
Young students who are trained to develop technology are given the opportunity to explain projects and inspire them.

SUPPORT PROGRAM

MATERIAL SUPPORT OPPORTUNITY
In order to support the projects of thousands of young people, material support is provided to the teams that pass the stages determined for the competitions.

TRANSPORTATION / ACCOMODATION SUPPORT
Finalist teams are provided with transportation/accommodation support for TEKNOFEST competitions.

AWARDS
Prizes await the teams that compete in TEKNOFEST and qualify for the ranking.

EDUCATION

TRAINING CAMP PROGRAM
Training programs will be organized for the finalist teams with the participation of the executive institution and advisory board members.

Q&A MEETÇINGS
Teams with the participation of the executive and advisory board members Meetings where projects, evaluation criteria and processes can direct questions to the advisory board will be planned.
 

CAREER

INTERNSHIP
Internship opportunities in Turkey's technology institutions will be provided.

GUIDANCE AND SUPPORT PROGRAMS FOR INTERNATIONAL COMPETITIONS
Turkey under the Technology Team, conducted by the Foundation for the National Team Program Support Technology Teams are provided with incentives through orientation and support programs for international competitions.