Turkish astronaut to return from space with Ax-3 team
The Dragon capsule, carrying the Ax-3 team including Alper Gezeravcı is scheduled to land in the ocean near Daytona Beach, Florida, on February 9. This marks a significant milestone as Gezeravcı becomes the first Turkish national to venture into space.

The anticipated landing, part of Axiom Space's Axiom-3 (Ax-3) mission, is expected to occur after 08:30 AM local time (3:30 PM Turkish time) on February 9, concluding a 47-hour journey from space to the shores of Florida.
Axiom Space announced on their X social media account that the Ax-3 team's return journey to Earth, culminating in an ocean splashdown near Daytona Beach, is meticulously planned. The live broadcast for the Dragon capsule's arrival is set to begin at 07:25 AM local time (3:25 PM Turkish time) on the designated date, offering viewers a chance to witness this historic moment.
This event not only celebrates Gezeravcı's remarkable journey as the first Turkish astronaut to explore space but also highlights the successful collaboration and technological advancements in space exploration.
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