Turkish Astronaut Gezeravcı Ready for Space Flight: “It’s a Great Feeling to Fly Without Wings”
Turkey’s first astronaut, Alper Gezeravcı, shared an exciting insight into his journey to space. In a recent video on his social media account, Gezeravcı expressed his lifelong passion for aviation and his dreams of space travel.
The aspiring astronaut reminisced about his first encounter with a plane at just 5-6 years old, which sparked his desire to become a pilot. Gezeravcı shared his joy of flying and his aspirations to venture into space, highlighting his anticipation of experiencing the vastness of space with his own eyes.
For Gezeravcı, the prospect of space travel was once beyond imagination for Turkey, but that changed when President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan announced plans to send the first Turkish person to space on the country’s 100th anniversary. This decision opened doors for Gezeravcı, pushing him to pursue his dreams and represent his country in space.
In addition, Gezeravcı’s colleagues from the Ax-3 flight, including mission leader Michael Lopez-Alegria, Pilot Walter Villadei, and Marcus Wandt, have commended him for his professionalism, humility, and unique qualities. Despite their diverse backgrounds, Gezeravcı and his international counterparts found common ground in their shared passion for space exploration.
Gezeravcı’s dedication and determination to reach new heights in space travel serve as an inspiration to others, reminding everyone that with ambition and vision, the sky is not the limit, but rather the beginning of a journey into the depths of space.
