Japan closely monitors Turkey’s space agenda
Turkey’s space ambitions are garnering international attention, with key players in the global space industry expressing interest in collaborating with Turkey for its upcoming Moon exploration program. Urata Masayuki, the Indo-Pacific Sales Group Manager at the Japanese company Ispace, highlighted the significance of Turkey’s advancements in space technology and expressed eagerness to work with Turkish companies and the government.
Speaking to AA correspondent, Urata emphasized the growing interest in Moon projects globally, citing Ispace’s “Mission 1”, India’s “Chandrayaan-3”, and Japan’s SLIM missions as examples. He noted that investments in Moon programs in the Asia Pacific region are expected to surge in the near future, emphasizing the importance of swift action and collaboration between governments and the private sector.
Additionally, JAXA Director Nakamura Takehiro highlighted the Memorandum of Cooperation signed between JAXA and the Turkish Space Agency (TUA) for peaceful space activities. Discussions at the recent Space Technologies Conference in Ankara explored potential collaborations in Turkey’s National Space Program, with a focus on leveraging the technological advancements in both countries for mutual benefit.
As Turkey aims to develop its space economy and sustainable space activities, the cooperation with international partners such as Japan and Ispace could bring valuable expertise and resources to support Turkey’s lunar exploration program. The shared commitment to technological advancement and innovation makes Japan and Turkey ideal partners in shaping the future of space exploration and collaboration.
