Turkey has achieved a significant milestone in its space program by sending its first astronaut, Alper Gezeravci, to the International Space Station (ISS) aboard a SpaceX rocket. The astronaut, part of a four-man crew led by retired NASA astronaut Michael Lopez-Alegria, is set to spend two weeks at the ISS conducting more than 30 different experiments. This historic event marks the first time a Turkish astronaut has flown into space. The mission, which included a retired NASA astronaut leading the team, was arranged entirely through commercial means. Space tourists on this flight paid €50 million for the experience.
Four astronauts, including Turkey's first, arrived at the International Space Station for a two-week stay https://t.co/gwqRz99xJi https://t.co/PRDNyTLqib
Turkey’s first astronaut was welcomed aboard the International Space Station. Alper Gezeravci is part of a four-man crew set to work on dozens of experiments https://t.co/gwqRz9a5yQ https://t.co/dkr3n6gpX8
A team of four, including Turkey's first astronaut, reached the International Space Station for a two-week visit https://t.co/gwqRz9a5yQ https://t.co/5tAU07EZpY
FOUR ASTRONAUTS, INCLUDING TURKEY'S FIRST, ARRIVE AT SPACE STATION (Reuters) A four-man crew including Turkey's first astronaut arrived at the International Space Station (ISS) early on Saturday for a two-week stay in the latest such mission arranged entirely at commercial… https://t.co/wYBUBD1AkJ
A quartet of astronauts, among them the first Turkish astronaut, have reached the space station https://t.co/CD9ZB7YvqR https://t.co/B0OIQKI90t
Four astronauts, including Turkey's first, arrive at space station https://t.co/a2sFlztL3n https://t.co/A8HUAU6KE8
The team, led by retired #NASA astronaut Michael Lopez-Alegria is set to spend two weeks at the ISS to conduct more than 30 different experiments #Turkey’s first astronaut heads to space https://t.co/OZPFJ5h3BU
CREW WITH FIRST ASTRONAUT FROM TURKEY SET FOR LAUNCH TO SPACE STATION (Reuters) A fighter pilot poised to become Turkey's first person in orbit and three other astronauts representing Europe were set for launch on Thursday headed for the International Space Station in the latest… https://t.co/Ba4aFS1cIq
Turkish astronaut flew into space for the first time in history #SpaceX has sent a crew of tourists to conquer outer space. They will spend two weeks on the International Space Station. For this, space tourists paid €50 million. An astronaut from #Turkey will make such a flight… https://t.co/y4TSNqeD4y
BIG NEWS for Turkish Twitter (and the wider region): Turkey sends its first astronaut to the International Space Station on a @SpaceX rocket and that marks a milestone in the country's developing space program. https://t.co/wSa6dYUjbz https://t.co/9RIPwZTIcv