Antalya hosts 6,893 space experts from around the world
The 77th International Astronautical Congress began at the NEST Congress Center in Antalya with the participation of experts and actors from the space industry from around the world.
The congress is held under the joint hosting of the Turkish Space Agency (TUA) and SAHA Istanbul, with coordination by the Turkish Ministry of Industry and Technology and participation by the International Astronautical Federation (IAF).
The main theme of the congress is “The world needs more space.” In this edition, 6,893 delegates and participants from 108 countries have registered, and topics such as the peaceful use of space, new technologies, specialized sessions, panels, and training workshops will be discussed.
The official opening ceremony of the congress will be held at 14:30 with the participation of Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, President of Turkey.
The “Future Space” exhibition area will be held for the first time and will showcase next-generation space technologies, simulations, and interactive experiences.
The congress continues until October 9, and on the last day, with the holding of “Public Day,” its doors will be opened to the general public.
