The BİOROVER team from Üsküdar University is part of Türkiye’s first Moon mission!
As the scientific and technological preparations for Türkiye's first Moon mission progress rapidly, the BİOROVER team from the Transgenic Cell Technologies and Epigenetics Application and Research Center (TRGENMER) at Üsküdar University is also participating in this significant project. The team attended the TÜBİTAK 3rd Moon and Science Mission Team and Working Meeting held at METU, closely following the latest developments in the field of space research.
The BİOROVER project plays a critical role in establishing life support systems on the Moon by enabling the use of biosensors for detecting water and nutrients on the lunar surface.
As scientific and technological preparations for Türkiye’s first Moon mission continue, the BİOROVER team from the Transgenic Cell Technologies and Epigenetics Application and Research Center (TRGENMER) at Üsküdar University is also part of this important project.
The team participated to closely follow the latest developments within the scope of the Moon mission
The BİOROVER team participated to listen to the information shared by scientists and engineers working in the field of space research and to closely follow the latest developments within the scope of the Moon mission.
Scientific missions aimed at the Moon are of great importance in understanding the effects of the space environment on human health, biotechnology, and biological systems. In this context, the BİOROVER team had the opportunity to review projects conducted by various research teams and gather valuable information on potential future biotechnology-based studies.
Main topics discussed in the meeting
Throughout the event, many critical topics related to the Moon mission were addressed. These included the planning of experiments to be conducted in space, new technologies to be used on the Moon's surface, the logistics of scientific missions, and Türkiye's goals in the field of space.
Presentations made by expert academicians and engineers in the field of space research detailed the content of the experiments planned to be conducted on the Moon's surface, research methodologies, and how these projects will contribute to the scientific community. Additionally, important discussions were held on the long-term effects of space missions and sustainable space research.
The project will play a critical role in establishing life support systems on the moon
The BİOROVER project plays a crucial role in establishing life support systems on the Moon by enabling the use of biosensors for detecting water and nutrients on the lunar surface. Biosensors developed for water detection in lunar regolith will detect the presence of water in soil samples from the Moon’s surface with high precision, allowing for the tracking of water resources on the Moon. This is considered an important step in supporting in-situ resource utilization (ISRU) strategies for future Moon missions.
Türkiye's first Moon mission is considered a major step not only from a scientific perspective but also in terms of gaining competence in space technologies. This mission aims to accelerate scientific and technological efforts that will allow Türkiye to become an independent actor in space research.
As part of the efforts carried out by TÜBİTAK SPACE, scientific projects aimed at increasing Türkiye's competence in space are being conducted with great care. This meeting held at METU also provided an important platform for knowledge exchange among scientists and engineers interested in space research.
BİOROVER team’s future plans
The Üsküdar University TRGENMER-BİOROVER team, led by Asst. Prof. Cihan Taştan, the Director of the Transgenic Cell Technologies and Epigenetics Application and Research Center (TRGENMER) and Project Manager of the MESSAGE (Microgravity Associated Genetics) experiment, consists of Hümeyra Çetinkaya, İpek Kayrancıoğlu, and Beyza Aydın.
BİOROVER will use the information gathered from the TÜBİTAK 3rd Moon and Science Mission Team and Working Meeting to guide its future projects. The team, which has been following the developments related to the Moon mission, aims to conduct new studies in the areas where biotechnology and space research intersect.
In light of the information gathered, new steps are planned to be taken for the design of biological experiments that can be conducted on the Moon's surface and to determine research areas in which Türkiye can contribute to the field of space biotechnology. In this context, various studies are aimed at exploring how biotechnological systems can be integrated into future space missions.
The team will continue to contribute to research related to space studies
The TÜBİTAK 3rd Moon and Science Mission Team and Working Meeting provided a significant opportunity for interaction and learning among scientists.
The BİOROVER team, with the knowledge and experience gained from this event, aims to contribute to new projects in the field of space biotechnology. Excited to provide scientific support for Türkiye’s first Moon mission, the team will continue to follow space research closely and contribute to future investigations.
Üsküdar News Agency (ÜNA)