Turkey's First Moon Spacecraft Sent to TUSAŞ for System Tests
Turkey's first Moon spacecraft, whose production and assembly have been completed, has been delivered to the TUSAŞ center to undergo environmental testing.
Minister of Industry and Technology Mehmet Fatih Kacır announced that Turkey's first Moon spacecraft, whose production, assembly, and integration have been completed, has been sent to TUSAŞ for environmental tests.
Important Milestone in the Moon Mission
Minister of Industry and Technology Mehmet Fatih Kacır shared the latest developments in the Moon Spacecraft Project at a press conference held at TÜBİTAK UZAY OPMER.
Journey to TUSAŞ for Environmental Tests
Prepared in line with Turkey's goal of reaching the Moon, the spacecraft was sent off to the USET center within TUSAŞ for system-level environmental testing.
Technical Specifications and Domestic Production Rate
It was officially announced that the Moon spacecraft, weighing approximately 3.5 tons, was produced with a domestic production rate of over eighty percent.
Launch and Orbit Plan
The launch is planned to take place in the early months of 2027, and the spacecraft is scheduled to settle into its mission orbit around the Moon after a journey of approximately two months.