Erdoğan asserts Turkey's growing role in a broader space competition

Speaking at the International Astronautical Congress in southern Antalya, Erdoğan highlighted Turkey's rapid progress despite challenges. He cited the domestically designed Türksat 6A satellite as proof of the country's engineering and industrial capabilities. Erdoğan also announced the completion of a lunar rover, noting its 80% domestic content and 3.5-ton weight, as a source of national pride. He argued that the space race must involve many countries, not just a select few.