Turkey is making strong efforts to become one of the leading countries in space exploration

Tuesday 4 Nov 2026 {HMC} Turkey is making a strong effort to become one of the leading countries in space exploration, having developed its capacity to manufacture satellites, while also planning to send a satellite to the Moon.

A report published by Middle East Eye media stated that Ankara is building a space launch facility in Somalia, which will be established in the Warsheekh area, approximately 70 KM north of Mogadishu.

The location in Somalia holds strategic importance for Turkey, as it is close to the equator, facilitating the launch of rockets, reducing the fuel needed, and enabling the transport of heavy equipment.

Turkey also wants this facility to be a route for independently launching its satellites into space, without relying on companies and facilities from other countries.

The Turkish Minister of Industry and Technology, Mehmet Fatih Kacır, stated that the project is not only in the interest of his country but is also part of the cooperation between Somalia and Turkey, noting that Somali citizens will work at the facility.

On the other hand, experts have said that the project could lead to economic opportunities and technological advancement for Somalia, but it is important to clarify agreements, land ownership, airspace usage, and revenue sharing.

Turkey sees this facility as an important step in its long-term plan to have independent capabilities for space exploration.

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