Everyone’s in Front of the Screen Tonight
Turkey’s First Space Traveler to Serve on International Space Station
Minister of Industry and Technology, Mustafa Varank, recently shared an exciting promotional video on his social media account, featuring Turkey’s first space traveler, Alper Gezeravcı. In the post, Varank used the hashtag ‘Be Proud of Turkey’ and urged everyone to tune in at 00.49 tonight.
The much-anticipated Ax-3 mission, which includes Gezeravcı as a member, was initially postponed but is now ready for launch. SpaceX, the company responsible for the mission, announced that all systems are positive for space travel.
According to SpaceX’s statement, the Ax-3 mission is set to launch from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida and connect with the International Space Station. The launch is expected to take place at 00:49 on January 18.
This upcoming milestone marks an exciting moment for Turkey as it ventures into space exploration. With Alper Gezeravcı representing the country on the International Space Station, there is a sense of pride and anticipation for what lies ahead. The Turkish public, as well as space enthusiasts worldwide, eagerly await this historic mission.
As Turkey’s space program continues to develop, the inclusion of Alper Gezeravcı in the Ax-3 mission signifies a significant step forward for the country’s presence in space exploration. It is a moment that embodies national pride and showcases Turkey’s contributions to the global scientific community.
