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International information | Antalya, Türkiye will host the 2026 International Astronautical Congress

On October 6, 2023 (Beijing time), the Minister of Industry and Technology of Türkiye announced that Antalya, a scenic resort on the Mediterranean coast, would host the 77th International Astronautical Congress (IAC) in 2026.

Mehmet Fatih Kac ı r) At a scientific and technological event in the northwestern province of Kojaeli, he said: "Türkiye has won the competition and Antalya will host the world's largest space conference in 2026. May this be beneficial to our country and nation. Believe me, this is our common success and our common pride."

He stressed that he believed that everyone in Türkiye in the future could make great contributions to these achievements, and said that science, research and development, innovation and entrepreneurship would play an important role in the coming decades to reach a higher level.

He added: "These achievements are the result of the world's careful tracking of our achievements so far. I believe that in the 'Turkish Century', we will jointly complete a greater cause. More than 10000 participants from more than 70 countries will participate in this grand event, which will be the largest international scientific organization ever held by Türkiye. The projects we are gradually realizing through the 'National Space Program' will continue to attract the world Your gaze.

Serdar H ü seyin Y, President of Türkiye Space Agency (TUA) ı Ld ı R ı m) In an interview with Anadolu News Agency, he expressed satisfaction that the 77th International Astronautical Congress was held in Antalya, and said: "Türkiye's position in the world space industry will be further improved."

The International Astronautical Congress is the most prestigious and important aerospace conference in the world, with the participation of not only aerospace institutions, but also related industries, large companies, government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and academia.

The 74th International Astronautical Congress was held in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, this year.