Türkiye’s First Astronaut Engages with Students at Düzce University

Türkiye’s first astronaut, Alper Gezeravcı, engaged with young minds at Düzce University during his visit for the inauguration of the Düzce Science Center. Gezeravcı, the first Turkish astronaut, shared insights about his space journey with students, emphasizing the importance of their role in shaping Türkiye’s presence in the expanding space domain. He expressed gratitude to the audience despite the rainy weather and highlighted the establishment of the Turkish Space Agency in 2018 under President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s directives. Gezeravcı also discussed the astronaut selection process, training regimen, and the nation’s progress in achieving its space-related objectives. The event concluded with a memorable photo session with the enthusiastic young participants.