Alper Gezeravcı was promoted to brigadier general

Türkiye's first astronaut, Alper Gezeravcı, was promoted from colonel to brigadier general within the scope of the August 2026 Supreme Military Council (YAŞ) decisions.

Gezeravcı will serve as the 5th Main Jet Base Commander in Merzifon as of August 30.

Gezeravcı, who visited Amasya Governorship, said that they continue their work to train human resources and increase space awareness after the Turkish astronaut and science mission within the scope of the National Space Program.

Gezeravcı stated that in this context, they carried out 768 programs in 29 months.

Reporters asked, "Will your space mission mission continue?" Answering the question, Gezeravcı said, "We will simultaneously continue to carry out all the tasks entrusted to us by our state in coordination and harmony." he said.