Science Center and Technology Workshop Opened by Lake Salda
The opening ceremony of the science center and technology workshop implemented by Lake Salda in Burdur was held with the participation of international space experts and state officials.
With the participation of Minister of Industry and Technology Mehmet Fatih Kacır, the Salda Science Center and Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University National Technology Workshop were opened by Lake Salda in Burdur, known for its resemblance to Mars. The ceremony was also attended by Turkey's first astronaut Alper Gezeravci and about 30 astronauts from different countries.
Opening Ceremony by Lake Salda
An important facility was opened by Lake Salda in Burdur's Yeşilova district, which is known for its resemblance to the planet Mars and its carbonate minerals. With the participation of Minister of Industry and Technology Mehmet Fatih Kacır, the Salda Science Center and Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University National Technology Workshop entered service.
Astronauts and International Participation
The opening ceremony was attended by Turkey's first astronaut Alper Gezeravci as well as approximately 30 astronauts from various countries, primarily the United States. Folk dance performances were also included in the program.
Protocol Speeches Delivered
Starting with a folk dance performance, the opening ceremony featured speeches and shared insights from Minister of Industry and Technology Mehmet Fatih Kacır, Burdur Governor Tülay Baydar Bilgihan, Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University Rector Prof. Dr. Hüseyin Dalgar, and TÜBİTAK President Orhan Aydın.
TÜBİTAK-Supported Science Center
It was noted that the Salda Science Center is Turkey's 45th science center, realized with 30 million liras of support through TÜBİTAK. The center's permanent exhibition area features the Confronting Mars Exhibition and the Rocket Exhibition.
New Technological Spaces for Youth
It was stated that young people will conduct practical studies on space technologies in the workshop named 'Beyond the Horizon' within the center. Additionally, it was emphasized that the Mehmet Akif Ersoy University National Technology Workshop offers infrastructure to young people with TÜBİTAK's support.
Natural Laboratory for Mars Studies
In his statement, Minister Kacır noted that the scientific activities in Salda serve as a natural laboratory for the studies of the Jezero Crater on Mars and provide unique contributions. Names such as Alper Gezeravci, Tuva Cihangir Atasever, and Gökhan Erdem were also present at the opening.