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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Prominent terms in 13 experiments in space: Here is the experiment dictionary…
“Experiment Dictionary” was shared on TUA's social media account to better understand the terms used in describing Gezeravcı's experiments. In this context, terms related to the “ALGALSPACE” experiment, which is a comparative study of Antarctic and temperate microalgae cultivation under space conditions, are first explained. The following was noted in the post: – Algae:…
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National batteries are preparing for use in civil aviation
ASPİLSAN Energy General Manager Ahmet Turan Özdemir said in his statement that they had implemented one of the agreements they reached with Turkcell with the civil sector. Özdemir explained that the emerging telecommunications battery in Turkey has made significant progress and its batteries are being deployed in many parts of the network. In addition, Özdemir…