From Mecca to the Moon: How Turkey is trying to become a player in space

From Mecca to the Moon: How Turkey is trying to become a player in space Submitted by Areeb Ullah on Fri, 10/30/2026 - 14:57 As Turkey prepares its 2027 mission to the Moon, Ankara is navigating global rivalries and tapping Somalia’s space heritage to achieve technological independence Mehmet Nefes looked with pride…

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