Member of the Board of the Turkish Holding Holdem Heckhan Erdem, became the third citizen of Turkey who took space in space.
, in an interview with an ANADOLA agency, the Astronaut spoke about his flight as part of the Blue Origin mission, launched on August 3.
for me it was great Raise the Turkish flag in space, which I took with me on flight, ”says Erdem.
According to Erdem, the launch went without problems. “The rocket takes off with incredible power. The earth under you suddenly begins to decrease. After about two minutes, the main engine turns off and silence comes. Then, making a loud cotton, the rocket is separated from the capsule,” the agency’s interlocutor shares his memories. The endless blackness of the cosmos.
Gekkhan Erdem noted that on the flight into space he was inspired by the flight of two Turkish astronauts of the Alper Geezravji and Tuva Jihangir Atasever to conduct scientific experiments as part of the national space program. Cosmos, which Erdem will contribute to the strengthening of peace around the world.
Gekhan Erdem also emphasized the importance of investment in the cosmic sphere.