Turkey has reportedly ramped up its plans to construct a rocket launching facility in Somalia, which kicked off in December last year.
Turkey’s strategic vision for advancing its space program while leveraging Somalia’s geographical advantages.
Somalia’s equatorial location is indeed ideal for rocket launches, as it allows rockets to take advantage of the Earth’s rotational speed, reducing the energy required to reach orbit.
Additionally, the Indian Ocean offers safe zones for rocket debris recovery.
Turkey’s investment in a rocket launch facility in Somalia also signals a deepening of bilateral ties.
Given Turkey’s ongoing involvement in infrastructure, security, and humanitarian projects in Somalia, this partnership appears to be growing beyond traditional areas into cutting-edge technology and science.
The project could also bring significant opportunities to Somalia.
Such as technology transfer, job creation, and skill development, while reinforcing the nation’s strategic importance in global geopolitics and space exploration.