| Lunar Research Project (AYAP-1) | |
| Type | Research & Development (R&D) |
| Customer Organization | Turkish Space Agency (TUA) |
| Supporting Organization | The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TÜBİTAK) |
| Project Contractor | DELTAV Space Technologies Inc. |
| Start Date | 15 December 2021 |
| Objective | To carry out the Lunar Hard Landing Mission within Lunar Research Program (AYAP), one of the targets of the Turkish National Space Program. Using the acquired technology, aim is to develop more efficient and advanced space propulsion systems in the future. |
AYAP-1 - Project Objective and Scope
Within the scope of the Lunar Research Program Project (AYAP-1), included in the space roadmap prepared under the leadership of the Turkish Space Agency, a lunar transfer will be carried out using the national space engine Hybrid Propulsion System (HIS) developed by DELTAV.
HIS, which will be the first hybrid propulsion system used in deep space missions, can also be used in orbital missions thanks to its cost effectiveness and safety advantages compared to liquid propellant orbital transfer vehicles. In the future, it is planned to use this technology to build more efficient and advanced space propulsion systems.
AYAP-1 - Mission Planning
AYAP-1 - System Features
- The first hybrid propulsion system to be used in deep space missions
- Turkey's first Lunar mission
- Turkey's first cost effective space engine developed and produced with national resources
- Heritage development of domestic subsystems
- Becoming one of the few countries in the world with a Lunar project
- Accelerating space projects in the country
| AYAP- HiS Key Features | |
| Parameter | Value |
| Fuel | High-Performance Solid Fuel |
| Average Thrust | 650 N |
| Specific Impulse | 290 s |
| Firing Duration | 100+100 s |
| Fuel Mass | 30 kg |
| Oxidizer Mass | 60 kg |
| Overall Dimensions | 1 m base diameter 1 m height |