Turkey has confirmed plans to construct a space launch facility in Somalia, leveraging the country’s proximity to the equator to enhance the efficiency of satellite launches.
This strategic location is advantageous for launching rockets due to reduced fuel requirements and improved payload capacity.
The project is part of Turkey’s broader ambitions in space exploration, including plans for a moon landing by 2028.
The specific site for the launch facility has not been disclosed.
This development signifies a deepening of relations between Turkey and Somalia, building upon previous collaborations such as the establishment of the European nation’s largest overseas military base in Mogadishu in 2017.