Salda Science Center and National Technology Workshop Opened
Established in Burdur under the auspices of the Ministry of Industry and Technology and TÜBİTAK, the Salda Science Center and National Technology Workshop have entered service with the participation of national and international astronauts.
Led by the Ministry of Industry and Technology, with the support of TÜBİTAK and hosted by Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University, an opening ceremony was held for the Salda Science Center and the National Technology Workshop. Ministry officials, local administrators, and numerous domestic and foreign astronauts attended the opening.
Wide Participation in the Opening Ceremony
The ceremony, conducted under the leadership of the Ministry of Industry and Technology and in cooperation with TÜBİTAK, was hosted by Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University. Minister of Industry and Technology Mehmet Fatih Kacır, Burdur Governor Tülay Baydar Bilgihan, TÜBİTAK President Prof. Dr. Orhan Aydın, and University Rector Prof. Dr. Hüseyin Dalgar attended the event.
Turkish astronauts Alper Gezeravcı, Tuva Cihangir Atasever, and Gökhan Erdem, along with international astronauts who were in Antalya within the scope of the 77th International Astronautical Congress, were also present at the ceremony.
Scientific Importance of Lake Salda
In his opening speech, Minister Mehmet Fatih Kacır emphasized that Salda is a unique natural treasure holding a special place in the world due to its scientific value.
Kacır stated that thanks to its geological formations and carbonate minerals resembling the Jezero Crater on Mars, Salda serves as a natural laboratory to investigate the past of the Red Planet.
New Space-Themed Science Center
Entering service as Turkey's 45th science center, the Salda Science Center stands out with its thematic structure focusing on space research.
Various thematic sections are located within the center, including the Confronting Mars Exhibition, the Rocket Area, and the Beyond the Horizon Workshop.
National Technology Workshop Established
The National Technology Workshop, opened within Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University, has also been put into service for young people.
The new workshop offers infrastructure that will enable young people to prepare for national and international science and technology competitions.