Space Camp's Asteroid Week Is Completed
The special themed Galactic Summer Camp Program of Space Camp Turkey, which was organized to draw attention to the “World Asteroid Day” which is celebrated on June 30, was completed.
Will We See Mars As Big As Our Earth's Moon?
Will we really see planet Mars as big as our Earth's moon?
Space Camp Turkey’s Brand New Program Takes Students On A Journey To Mars!
Mars, named after the Roman god of war, is called the “Red Planet” because of the reddish color of the iron oxide on its surface. Among the planets of the solar system, the Red Planet, which ranks fourth based on its distance from the Sun, is the second smallest planet after Mercury.
The Minecraft New Horizons Program Introduces Campers To The World Of Coding
Space Camp Turkey integrated the Minecraft™ game to its programs after developing unique educational content and came up with a brand new program called “Minecraft New Horizons” for the 9-13 age group which will last 3 days.
We Celebrated Pi Day With Our International Campers
We celebrated Pi Day with our international campers while playing math games.
Amateur Radio Connection At Space Camp
The students participating in Space Camp Turkey’s Galactic Summer Camp Program on July 22-28, received training about disaster communications and wireless operation from the officials of Turkish Amateur Radio Association (TRAC) Izmir branch.
Participation From The Middle East Continues Full Throttle
Students of Swiss International Scientific School Dubai participated in our “Customized Outer Space Adventure” program during the week of February 17th, 2019 and enjoyed the flexibility of customizing their own program.
Students From Pakistan Experience A Fully Customized Adventure
The Week Without Walls fieldtrips take learning beyond the classroom, expand learners’ understanding of the curriculum and its possible applications as well as contribute to their individual development.
Destination Imagination Turkey
Space Camp Turkey has organized promotional activities and presentations while attending the “Destination Imagination Turkey” tournament which took place on February 16-17 at the Ephesus Convention Center with the participation of 278 school teams and 2 thousand 200 students from various cities of Turkey.
English Space Camp With The ACCESS Project
The students of TED Aliağa College and TED İzmir College, whom have completed the ACCESS Social Responsibility Project, which was held for the eighth time this year in cooperation with the Turkish Education Association (TED) and the US Embassy English Education Attaché, attended the English Astro-Adventure Program at Space Camp Turkey on July 14-15.
Asteroid Week At Space Camp Turkey
The Galactic Summer Camp program scheduled for June 24-30 will be presented under the theme of "Asteroid Week".
50th Anniversary Of The Apollo 11 Mission Celebrated At Space Camp Turkey
The 50th anniversary of the first humans landing on the Moon as part of NASA's Apollo 11 lunar mission was celebrated at Space Camp Turkey with various activities during a special week titled “Apollo Week”.
What Happens If An Asteroid Hits Earth?
What Are The Effects Of An Asteroid Impact, How Can We Be Protected?
Asteroid Week Celebrated At 2019 Summer Science Camp
Space Camp Turkey’s special themed 2019 International Summer Camp Program, which was organized to increase the awareness about World Asteroid Day has ended with several different unique activities being completed.
Why Do Astronauts Wear Space Suits?
Why do astronauts wear space suits? Is the space environment dangerous for humans?
The Best Place For A Family Trip
The Galactic Summer Camps of Space Camp Turkey could very well be the ultimate opportunity for a summer vacation for both parents and children at the same time.
Winter Solstice: The Darkest Day
It's time for the winter solstice, the shortest day of the year and the first day of "astronomical winter"!
Apollo 11 - Happy 53rd Anniversary of this Giant Leap of Mankind.
53 yeras ago today; the words of Neil Armstrong, who took the first step on the moon, announced the magnificent achievement of mankind to the universe: "One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind..."
Space Camp Turkey Through The Eyes Of An Experienced Chaperone
It’s been over 21 years since the grand opening of Space Camp Turkey. During this time, thousands of students and teachers have attended our programs. All the feedback we received from our participants motivated us to do our work even better, and also helped us to improve ourselves. Of course some of the positive feedbacks came from our beloved chaperones.
The Top 5 Data From The James Webb Space Telescope
The first data from James Webb reached planet Earth on July 12, 2022!
ARTEMIS MOON MISSIONS
NASA aims to launch manned missions to the Moon again. Although one of the main goals here may seem to establish a permanent settlement on the lunar surface, the real goal is actually much bigger.
CUPOLA | International Space Station Observation Module
The International Space Station (ISS), which is a joint effort of 5 space agencies, including NASA, the European Space Agency (ESA) and the Russian Federal Space Agency (Roscosmos) is a unique and complex spacecraft orbiting the Earth at an altitude of about 200 miles.
AX-1 Mission and Its Importance
With the acceleration of technology and space studies, there has been another first in the recent days. Axiom Space, which is not affiliated with a public space agency such as NASA, ESA, ROSCOSMOS, successfully completed its first mission, AX-1, to the International Space Station with its 4 astronauts.
The First Manned Space Mission Of Türkiye
The very first Türk to go to space in 2023, the 100th anniversary of the Republic of Türkiye.
BLACK HOLES
We still do not know exactly what its structure is. It absorbs even the light around it due to its incredible gravitation. It, even considered as a door to an alternative universe according to some theories among thousands of different theories of scientists, is the topic for this issue. What do you think it is?
The Partner Schools Science Program (PSSP) is Celebrating its 20th Anniversary This Year
The Partner Schools Science Program was established in 2002 by our late Founder, Kaya Tuncer, and ESBAŞ Chairwoman of the Board, Mary Tuncer, in order to bring children from all over the world together with Turkish students.
10 Missions Regarding Space Sciences in 2022
We would like to share our first Astro Newsletter via Space Camp Turkey webpage. Activating a new space telescope, deorbiting an asteroid with a spacecraft and exploring a metal-rich asteroid; just some of the main missions that are expected to be completed in 2022...
Space Camp Turkey Turns 20!
Space Camp Turkey started its journey with the slogan "We Shape Future Leaders" and today is celebrating its 20th anniversary.
Videos on Interesting Detailed Facts about Space Coming Soon
Space Camp Turkey will begin sharing educational videos via its YouTube channel!
Happy 19th Anniversary To Space Camp Turkey!
The world's second, Turkey's first and only space camp is proudly celebrating its 19th year! Since the day we were founded, we are proud to have provided applied space science education to approximately 250 thousand participants from over 60 countries.
E-Pal Week Continues To Build Friendship
131 students and 15 teachers from 7 countries, including Poland, the United Kingdom, Lithuania and the United States, participated in the 17th E-Pal Week as part of the Partner School Science Program (PSSP), which was organized by Global Friendship Through Space Education Foundation and Space Camp Turkey on June 30-July 6, 2019.
2018-2019 School Year Winter Holiday Programs Have Ended
Space Camp Turkey youth programs that took place during the semester break in Turkey (Jan 21 - Feb 1, 2019) have ended with success.
Girls Can STEM Explore Space
15 female students have attended the Outer Space Adventure Program at Space Camp Turkey on June 8-10 as a part of the “Girls Can STEM” project carried out with the partnership and cooperation of the Flying Broom Women's Communication and Research Association and the United States Embassy.
Space Camp Turkey's E-Pal Week Completed
51 students and 18 teachers from 9 countries, including Poland, the United Kingdom, Lithuania and the United States, participated in the 16th Partner School Science Program (PSSP), also known as the E-PAL Week, which is organized by Global Friendship Through Space Education Foundation and Space Camp Turkey on July 1-7 2018.
We Were At The Science Fair In Lithuania
Space Camp Turkey’s Educational Outreach Department Manager, Tolga Yıldırım, has attended the Science Fair at Klaipeda Adult Gymnasium in Lithuania on the 2nd of March.
Turkish Quality Foundation Shows Space Camp Turkey As Good Practice
Space Camp Turkey has been evaluated by Turkish Quality Foundation as a good practice in terms of the concept of "Creating a Sustainable Future".
Message From Astronaut Chris Hadfield To Space Camp Turkey
Our international marketing manager, Beth Mitchell Gencel, met with Astronaut Chris Hadfield, who flew in space three times and commanded a space station mission, during Istanbul Innovation Conference on December 4, 2015.
Good Friend Of Space Camp Turkey Passes Away
Greek-American philanthropist Michael Parlamis, a staunch supporter of Space Camp Turkey, passed away on Oct.6 in New York City, N.Y. He was 73.
Nagin Cox From Nasa Mars Science Laboratory To Visit Space Camp Turkey
Space Camp Turkey, as an ESBAS Enterprise, is honored to host Nagin Cox as guest speakers to share her unique experiences with Space Camp Turkey participants on April 26, 2013.
