Kiev. Ukraine. Ukraine Gate – February 10, 2021 – International News
Turkey intends to launch a rocket to the moon as part of its national space program in 2023. This was stated by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, presenting the national space program in Ankara.
The Turkish head of state stressed that the rocket “will be launched into orbit at the end of 2023 with the help of international cooperation”.
Last month, Erdogan spoke with Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk about possible cooperation with Turkish companies in space technology.
Erdogan has announced 10 strategic goals, including the participation of a Turkish citizen in a scientific mission in space. Turkey seeks to achieve its strategic space goals in 10 years, Erdogan said.
In January, Turkey launched the Turksat 5A satellite into orbit from the United States in collaboration with SpaceX. The Turksat 5B satellite is scheduled to launch in the second quarter of 2021.
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