Turkish Minister of Industry and Technology, Mehmet Fatih Kacır, engaged with the family of Türkiye’s inaugural space traveler, Alper Gezeravcı, during his visit to the USA. The meeting, ahead of the anticipated space launch, emphasized national pride and wished Gezeravcı success.
Reflecting on President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s previous encounter with Gezeravcı, Minister Kacır highlighted the nation’s anticipation. Gezeravcı’s childhood dream of becoming a pilot and his unexpected venture into space exploration were discussed, revealing the personal journey leading up to this historic event.
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