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Türkiye's first astronaut, Alper Gezeravcı, answers questions about space

"Which trainings did he receive? How did his days pass in space? How was his first walk on Earth?" Türkiye's first astronaut, Alper Gezeravcı, answered the most asked questions during an interview.

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Türkiyes first astronaut, Alper Gezeravcı, answers questions about space

Q: How was the return to Earth?

Gezeravcı: There was a moment when we made eye contact with a mass of flame outside. Communication was not cut, our seats were fixed, and we were connected to life support systems. We were all functioning as usual. Being back on Earth again is a wonderful feeling.

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Türkiyes first astronaut, Alper Gezeravcı, answers questions about space

Q: How was the first walk on Earth?

Gezeravcı: I wanted to descend from the capsule by myself, they were surprised. Even if you express that you are fine, they have obligations to accompany you.

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Türkiyes first astronaut, Alper Gezeravcı, answers questions about space

Q: How did Gezeravcı see the Earth?

Gezeravcı: Different from the routine images we are used to, I photographed it from every angle. I tried to take photos to satisfy people's curiosity.

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Türkiyes first astronaut, Alper Gezeravcı, answers questions about space

''We crossed a threshold that limited our dreams. This was a beginning, may the future of our youth be bright." Gezeravcı said.

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Türkiyes first astronaut, Alper Gezeravcı, answers questions about space