The file's fourth message, titled “Turkey's spacewalk,” included comments on Turkey's National Space Programme from Dede, who has been working at ESA since 2015.
Dede said he is the space segment coordinator of Copernicus, the world's largest Earth observation satellite programme, developed by ESA under the leadership of the European Commission at the Space Research and Technology Centre in the Netherlands.
Dede explained that before ESA, he also participated in space activities in Turkey:
“I was a member of the Executive Committee of the İMECE Satellite Project and a member of the Space Technologies Commission in the 11th Transport and Maritime Communications Council. I also personally participated in the founding draft of the Turkish Space Agency (TUA). The space sector in Turkey consists of public, private and “it has proven itself academically and continues to gain momentum rapidly. I would like to return to Turkey and work in areas that will bring high added value to my country, take my country a step further in the space sector and where I can make significant contributions.”
“National space program is a successful work”
Dede pointed out that the space sector is by nature an area with high technological risks, long project durations and a high economic investment rate.
Dede pointed out that each country has different expectations in the space field and said that Turkey is halfway to success with the establishment of TUA and the creation of a target plan.
Dede stated that Turkey's greatest wealth is that there are many institutions, organizations and organisations in the country that are directly and indirectly active in the field of space, and continued his words as follows:
“Mobilizing the potential of young people, the private sector, research institutes and academia under expert and proactive leadership will put Turkey in the league of leading countries in the field of space by 2030. I am someone who has personally researched Turkey's National Space Program in my life.” PhD thesis. “I think that the program is a successful study that evaluates our country's priorities and potentials on the ground. Implementing the plans with a competent team, active private sector and financial resources and educating our youth by supporting developments in the academic field.” are important steps for the success of the National Space Program.”
“Experiments in space are very valuable”
Dede pointed out the importance of scientific experiments in the microgravity environment and said that in this sense, he considered the 13 scientific experiments conducted by the first Turkish astronaut Alper Gezeravcı on the International Space Station to be very valuable.
Stating that Tuva Cihangir Atasever will conduct seven scientific experiments as part of its space mission in June, Dede said, “These experiments, which will be conducted in space, that is, in the microgravity environment, are very valuable both in terms of expanding our basic scientific knowledge and in terms of practical applications and technological innovations, Turkey also has this in mind.” “It makes us proud to be active in this field, but more importantly, it is very important to accompany our youth at a time when the world needs innovative solutions in many fields, from medicine to the environment, from materials science to industry,” he said.
“A cooperation model in space should be developed”
Dede emphasized the importance of international cooperation, saying that it will increase technical competence, use resources more efficiently and ensure the exchange of science and technology.
Dede stressed that such a cooperation model should be developed in space, saying:
“Given that space law is still a developing field, it is necessary to ensure international coordination in many areas, from space debris to orbital rights. Sharing innovations in space technologies, evaluating satellite data, participating in environmental projects, providing practical training to our youth.” abroad, space-based “Acting with global rather than national dynamics on most issues, such as applying innovations to other sectors, will pave the way for Turkey's success in space.”
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