Halit Mirahmetoğlu is a science center and museum development strategist with over 20 years of aerospace-sector experience. He led the Gökmen Space and Aviation Training Centre (GUHEM) — Türkiye's largest aviation- and space-themed science centre — from founding-phase concept work through five years as General Manager (2020–2025), and serves as Vice-Chair of the IAF Space Museums and Science Centres Committee.
He studied Astronomy and Space Sciences at Ege University and holds an M.Sc. in Space Management from the International Space University (ISU). Early in his career he worked as a management consultant on the GÖKTÜRK-1 high-resolution Earth observation satellite programme, and has since delivered over 4,000 hours of formal and non-formal training across Paris, Barcelona, Beijing, Istanbul, Hong Kong, Tokyo and Rome. His specialties span satellite ground stations, project management, science centers, business development, space education and outreach, and intercultural negotiation.
He is also the founder of SpaceAgenda.com, a global space-events platform, and remains focused on building space awareness in the next generation.
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Press
On hosting Azerbaijani, Kyrgyz, Uzbek and Kazakh students for aviation and space training under a Turkic States cooperation programme.
A dedicated interview on GUHEM's mission and Türkiye's space-education ecosystem.
Quoted on the significance of Türkiye's first astronaut mission for the region's space ambitions.
Quoted on Türkiye's space ambitions; the piece was syndicated across 10+ international outlets, from Qatar to Bangladesh.
On GUHEM's admission to the International Astronautical Federation (IAF) — the network he later co-governs as committee Vice-Chair.
On presenting GUHEM at the International Astronautical Congress in Dubai.
A full interview on GUHEM's mission, exhibits and vision for space education in Türkiye.
News coverage of his appointment as General Manager of Türkiye's first space-themed education centre.
Video
TV panel appearance discussing GUHEM's work and space law.
Introducing SpaceAgenda.com, the global space-events platform he founded.
A feature-length profile of GUHEM and its mission, hosted by the YouTube channel Tırnak İçinde.
TEDx talk on raising a 'space generation' in Türkiye.
On GUHEM's reach: 500,000 visitors hosted since opening.
English-language news coverage of the Türksat 5A satellite launch, with commentary from GUHEM.
A long-form conversation on the case for returning to the Moon.
An on-stage conversation with Dr. Umut Yıldız at Türkiye İnovasyon Haftası.
Projects
The global space industry events calendar.
A directory and intelligence platform for the global defense, aerospace and space industry.
An experiential learning platform connecting students with real-world science and industry through travel, consultancy and events.
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