British Space Agency official Bunn stated that the agreement signed with TUA creates a road map for cooperation.
British Space Agency official Bunn, who attended the International Space Congress, announced that they signed a new cooperation agreement in science and technology with the Turkish Space Agency (TUA).
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A new memorandum of understanding was signed between the Turkish Space Agency (TUA) and the British Space Agency in the fields of science, R&D and space technologies.
Bunn, who attended the 77th International Astronautical Congress (IAC) organized by the International Astronautical Federation (IAF), spoke to the AA correspondent.
Bunn said that IAC's atmosphere was wonderful and very lively, and that he attended a session with global space leaders within the scope of the program.
Emphasizing that he was impressed by the fact that the hall was completely full, Bunn said, "We had a very intense but exciting discussion about how we could work." he said.
Bunn stated that his country signed a new cooperation agreement with the Turkish Space Agency (TUA) yesterday and that he was pleased with this.
Underlining that there are many areas where cooperation can be made, especially in the fields of science, research and development and technology, on how regulations can be developed to manage space missions and activities in space, Bunn said, "There are many different areas where we will be much stronger when we work together." he said.
Bunn stated that this agreement creates a road map to further develop cooperation and said that British Ambassador to Ankara Jennifer Elizabeth Anderson was also present when the agreement was signed and this is very important.
Stating that science and technology are often used as a tool in cooperation between countries, Bunn said, "We are excited to see the steps of our cooperation in the field of science and technology." he said.
Bunn said:
"Our entire modern lives are absolutely dependent on space technologies. Most of the time, we are not even aware of it. Because space technologies are invisibly present in our daily lives. However, we are talking about an extremely important field of technology that makes our modern way of life possible."
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