A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket blasted the astronauts into orbit, launching from NASAs Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
The spacecraft is expected to arrive at theISSin the early hours of January 20.
Spanish astronaut Michael Lopez-Alegria will lead the space crew.
Gezeravc is Turkeys first-ever astronaut.
Organised by Axiom Space, the mission is the American companysthird crewed venture into low Earth orbit.
The startup is also developing its own space station and building space suits for NASA.
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The ESA also recently announced a new budget of 7.8bn the largest amount ever dedicated to European space exploration.
Story bySion Geschwindt
Sion is a freelance science and technology reporter, specialising in climate and energy.
