Retired astronaut says Turkiye is taking major steps in space exploration
Reinhold Ewald says satellite launches and international cooperation are turning Turkiye into a significant space actor.
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Retired German astronaut Reinhold Ewald has said that Turkiye has become an important actor in the space sector, pointing to its satellite launches and growing international cooperation efforts.
Speaking to Turkish state-run news agency Anadolu Agency, Ewald said Turkiye's recent activities reflect a deliberate push to build up its presence in space-related science and technology.
Ewald, who flew to the Mir space station in the 1990s as part of a European Space Agency mission, has remained active in discussions about international space cooperation since his retirement from active spaceflight duties.
Turkiye has in recent years expanded its space program, including satellite development and launches, as part of a broader strategy to strengthen its domestic aerospace and technology sectors.
Ewald's comments point to an increasing role for international partnerships in shaping how emerging space-faring nations like Turkiye develop their capabilities going forward.
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- Retired astronaut Ewald says Türkiye taking major steps in space — Anadolu Agency (Turkey)
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