Türkiye to Test First Homegrown Lunar Spacecraft Ahead of 2027 Moon Mission

Türkiye is preparing to test its first domestically developed lunar spacecraft as it moves toward a planned mission to the Moon in 2027, according to a report by the state-run Anadolu Agency.

Turkish authorities said the upcoming tests are part of preparations for the mission, which officials described as a milestone in the country's space program.

According to Anadolu Agency, Türkiye's technology minister said the country is preparing to become the ninth nation to reach the Moon, underscoring the significance officials attach to the project within the broader context of Türkiye's space ambitions.

Further technical details about the spacecraft's design, the scope of the upcoming tests, and the specific objectives of the 2027 mission were not immediately available.

Anadolu Agency did not provide additional information on the funding, development timeline, or international partnerships, if any, involved in the project.