Exploration of Supply Chain Opportunities for Türkiye's Space Industry
Turkish Space Agency (TUA) and U.S.-based space infrastructure developer Axiom Space have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore supply chain opportunities for Türkiye's space industry, as announced by the Industry and Technology Ministry on Saturday.
Collaboration in Various Sectors
The agreement aims to foster collaboration in areas such as space technology, aviation, textiles, material science, advanced manufacturing, communications, and life sciences, according to the ministry.
Involvement of Türkiye’s Youth in Space Activities
The ministry highlighted that cooperation would involve Türkiye’s youth in space activities, aiming to inspire future astronauts, engineers, scientists, and leaders in the field.
Support for Sustainability and Innovation
Furthermore, the collaboration aims to support the sustainability of the space industry while fostering innovation in various other sectors.
Key Goals Outlined for Cooperation
The key goals of the cooperation include the establishment of a research and exploration laboratory, creating manufacturing facilities utilizing microgravity, testing and validating materials for deep space missions, developing hubs for transportation and logistics in low-Earth orbit, building new platforms for communication and observation, and providing training spaces for professional astronauts.
Milestone for Türkiye's Space Sector
Industry and Technology Minister Mehmet Fatih Kacır expressed that the memorandum marked a significant milestone for Türkiye's space sector, emphasizing the country's potential to gain a larger share of the global space economy.
Impact on Future Generations
TUA President Yusuf Kıraç highlighted the agreement's impact on the industry and Türkiye's youth, emphasizing the opportunity for them to explore space possibilities and become future leaders, engineers, and scientists.
Celebrating Türkiye's Progress in Space Industry
On the anniversary of Türkiye sending its first astronaut to space during the Ax-3 mission, Axiom Space Chief Revenue Officer Tejpaul Bhatia celebrated Türkiye's progress in the space industry and expressed the collaboration's aim to integrate Turkish suppliers into the global space supply chain.
Future of Space Stations
Looking ahead, as the International Space Station (ISS) is expected to continue until the end of 2030, commercial space stations are envisioned to take over to sustain human activities and research in space.
