Turkey Plans 92 Billion Lira Budget for Space and Aviation Activities Over 3 Years

Prepared to support Turkey's strategic goals in the fields of space and aviation, the 2027 Central Government Budget Law Proposal includes a total resource planning of 92 billion 138 million 432 thousand liras for the next three years.

According to the budget justification, the program appropriation, which is 8 billion 729 million 2 thousand liras this year, is targeted to be increased by 181.7 percent to 24 billion 587 million 454 thousand liras in 2027. Said resource is projected to reach 30 billion 597 million 399 thousand liras in 2028, and 36 billion 953 million 579 thousand liras in 2029.

On the air transportation side, while 18.7 billion liras is planned to be allocated for the construction and operation services of facilities in 2027, the total number of airport passengers is targeted to be increased to 291 million by 2029. In the field of space, it is aimed to support technology production, R&D activities, and studies for the Lunar Research Program within the scope of the National Space Program.

While increasing its earth observation and communication satellite capacity with projects such as İMECE and Türksat 6A, Turkey has completed the production and integration processes of the lunar spacecraft. With the vehicle targeted to be launched in 2027, it is planned to collect scientific data in deep space and test domestic hybrid propulsion systems.