Science Journey to Antarctica

China launches new communication satellite
Satellite to be used to offer voice, data, radio, television transmission services
China launches new communication satellite
Satellite to be used to offer voice, data, radio, television transmission services

Kenyan court bars gov't scheme to import, distribute genetically modified crops
Government in Kenya lifted ban on genetically modified crops in October in fight against drought-triggered food crisis

Turkish scientists complete 2nd Arctic Ocean expedition
During Artic sea voyage, scientists worked on 14 different projects at 2 dozen different sampling points, says expedition's deputy leader

1st Turkish astronaut selection for space mission to take place in coming months
Final design of spacecraft to embark on Lunar Exploration Mission to be finalized in June, says Turkish Space Agency head

Turkiye’s 6th National Antarctic Science Expedition team due back home
20-person science team covered 36,000 kilometers since Jan. 22

Turkish researchers arrive at Horseshoe Island in Antarctic
20-strong team of Turkiye’s 6th National Antarctic Science Expedition reached island following 21-day journey, including 1-week sailing from Chile