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Ankara Seeks to Strengthen Technological Independence and Geopolitical Influence
Turkey is preparing to launch its first lunar mission in 2027, a significant step in its space program aimed at strengthening technological independence and geopolitical influence. The mission, developed by the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey, will involve an uncrewed spacecraft traveling to the moon and conducting scientific observations. Turkey’s space ambitions also include domestic satellite development, international partnerships, and a spaceport project in Somalia. The country’s efforts to develop indigenous space technologies and participate in international scientific partnerships may have significant implications for its position in the global space sector, as reported by The Media Line.