Mission: AYAP-1
Planetary Science · Lunar Orbit
AYAP-1 is the first Turkish lunar exploration spacecraft mission. The AYAP-1 spacecraft will operate for at least 3 months (possibly extended to 6) in a 100-km circular lunar orbit above the lunar surface before concluding its mission with a controlled crash landing. It will test the 1st Turkish spacecraft hybrid propulsion system and ollect data about the Moon's water, magnetic activity and radiation.
Where to watch
No stream announced yet. They usually appear a day or two before launch. Search YouTube
Updates
- Added launch (see also https://www.turkishminute.com/2026/10/06/turkey-builds-somalia-spaceport-as-lunar-mission-targets-2027-launch/). source