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The Turkish government has plans to invest in a new satellite launch site in Somalia. According to recent reports, a delegation of Turkish officials visited Somalia to evaluate potential sites for a new spaceport.
The proposed site is located in the HirShabelle region, around 150 kilometers north of the capital city of Mogadishu. If developed, the site will enable Turkish satellites and those of other countries to be launched into orbit from Somalia.
The Turkish government has been investing heavily in the country’s infrastructure and economy in recent years, with projects including the construction of a new airport in Mogadishu and several hospitals and schools.
The proposed spaceport will provide a significant boost to Somalia’s economy and help to create employment opportunities in the country. It will also enable the Somali government to benefit from the global space industry and to potentially launch its own satellites into orbit in the future.
Furthermore, the spaceport will enhance Turkey’s presence in the region and boost its capabilities in the space industry. Turkey has been developing its own satellite industry since 1990, and already operates several satellites from its launch site in Kazakhstan.
Overall, the potential investment in a new satellite launch site in Somalia demonstrates the growing importance of the space industry in developing countries, as well as the increasing involvement of Turkey in the global space sector.
