Turkish President Recep Tayyik Erdogan unveiled an ambitious 10-year space program today, which includes a trip to the moon in 2023. This plan was announced as part of an attempt by Erdogan to place Turkey in a more expanded regional and global role, televising the event live riddled with special effects. Turkey plans on making this first contact with the moon in 2023, the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Turkish republic. The first stage of this mission would be achieved through international cooperation, while the second half of this plan will utilize Turkish rockets. Also announced with this, was a plan for Turkey to facilitate the creation of a spaceport and a global brand of satellites. It is Erdogan's plan to bring Turkey to the front of the global space-race. Critics of this question why Erdogan is so focused on a space presence while the country's economy continues to suffer.
It was also revealed at this event that the mysterious monolith that appeared in a field in southeast Turkey was part of a publicity stunt for this event. The 10-foot tall metal slab was found in a field by a farmer, and disappeared days later. Inscribed on it, in ancient Turkish script, were the words, "Look at the sky, you will see the moon." An image of this monolith was projected onto the screen at this event, as Erdogan said: “I now present to you Turkey’s 10-year vision, strategy and aims and I say, ‘Look at the sky, you will see the moon.’”
Sarah Runchey
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