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Space-launch complex will be built in Turkey

Space-launch complex will be built in Turkey
Space sector will be developing in Turkey. The republic government is planning to build a space-launch complex in the territory of the country. Currently, the project is being preparing and the place where the space agency will be opened is being discussed. Two sites are considered: the Turkish side of North Cyprus and Mediterranean city, Datcha.

It is planned in the future to study the space area, launch satellites to the orbit and participate in the work of International Space Station.

The Turkish experts will rest upon the experience of French, German and American counterparts to achieve the most productive results.

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