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  • Alper Gezeravcı's return was postponed for another day

    Alper Gezeravcı's return was postponed for another day

    Citing adverse weather conditions in Florida, the statement announced that the Dragon capsule would not leave the station until February 6 at the earliest. The return to Earth of the Ax-3 crew, including Turkey's first astronaut Alper Gezeravcı, has been postponed again. “Unfavorable weather conditions are unfavorable for a return” SpaceX's statement said the…

  • Türksat digitizes millions of public files

    Türksat digitizes millions of public files

    Türksat's service in question makes a significant contribution to the digitization of millions of documents per year. All digitized data is delivered electronically from a single point and is easily, quickly accessible, updated and shareable. Türksat's digital archive service minimizes effort, time and costs for archive work in public institutions, especially municipalities, libraries, hospitals and…

  • A strenuous journey awaits the astronauts when they return to Earth

    A strenuous journey awaits the astronauts when they return to Earth

    On the way from the International Space Station (ISS) to Earth, space agencies and companies decide on priority and alternative landing sites. Most spacecraft that can land on the runway can also land on the sea or ocean. Following the evaluations, the basic landing target for the spacecraft is determined. If the aim is to…

  • Gezeravcı made his last experiment in space

    Gezeravcı made his last experiment in space

    Gezeravcı conducted 13 experiments during his 14-day stay on the ISS. The last of them, faculty member of Ankara University, Prof. DR. The “METABOLOM” experiment, whose project leader was Emel Emregül, aimed to reveal the negative effects of space conditions on human health. The experiment will examine the effects of space conditions on human health…

  • How will the first Turkish astronaut Gezeravcı return to Earth?

    How will the first Turkish astronaut Gezeravcı return to Earth?

    The historic space flight comes to an end… The first Turkish astronaut Alper Gezeravcı returns to Earth. After the ceremony for Gezeravcı and the three accompanying astronauts, all eyes turned to the return journey. The team including Gezeravcı will leave the International Space Station tomorrow afternoon to return to Earth. The journey of the capsule…

  • The Özdemir Bayraktar Planetarium and Science Center became a favorite of students

    The Özdemir Bayraktar Planetarium and Science Center became a favorite of students

    The only space-themed science center in the Eastern Black Sea region and the second in Turkey, established in collaboration with the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey, the Turkish Technology Team (T3) Foundation and the Eastern Black Sea Development Agency, was opened with a ceremony on November 21, 2023. The center, built on an…

  • 9. Experiment in Space: Gezeravcı started the “MESSAGE” experiment

    9. Experiment in Space: Gezeravcı started the “MESSAGE” experiment

    Astronaut Gezeravcı today conducted “MESSAGE,” the ninth of 13 experiments he will conduct on the International Space Station. Dr. from Usküdar University. Lecturer The “MESSAGE” experiment, whose project leader is member Cihan Taştan, investigates “aging effects in microgravity experiments carried out on the space station”. The experiment examines genes whose functions have not yet been…

  • Astronaut Gezeravcı started the “Propolis” experiment by students from Muş

    Astronaut Gezeravcı started the “Propolis” experiment by students from Muş

    According to the information received, Gezeravcı continues to carry out as planned the 13 experiments that he will work on during the 14 days that he will stay on the ISS. Today Gezeravcı carried out the Antibacterial Effects of Propolis Experiment (PRANET), which was proposed by the students of Muş Science and Art Center and…

  • A Turkish scientific delegation is on its way to Antarctica for the eighth time

    A Turkish scientific delegation is on its way to Antarctica for the eighth time

    The team, consisting of a 20-member scientific delegation and three high school students, will first fly with the THY aircraft from Istanbul Airport to Sao Paulo, Brazil and, after a long journey, reach Antarctica's King George Island. TÜBİTAK MAM Polar Research Institute Director and Coordinator of the 8th National Antarctic Science Expedition Prof. DR. Burcu…

  • Experiment 3 on the ISS: Microalgae life support units for space missions

    Experiment 3 on the ISS: Microalgae life support units for space missions

    As part of Turkey's first manned space mission, Turkey's first astronaut Alper Gezeravcı continues his experiments on the International Space Station without slowing down. Türkiye is eagerly following astronaut Alper Gezeravcı's space travel. Gezeravcı, now Boğaziçi University Dr. in the field of microalgae life support units for space missions. The “expert” experiment is carried out…