International Astronautical Congress facilitates new space technology agreements

During the 77th International Astronautical Congress in Antalya, several significant space industry agreements were reached. TÜRKSAT and China Satcom signed an agreement focused on research and development, product development, and the commercialization of satellite communication technologies. This partnership aims to address satellite communication for unmanned aerial vehicles, Internet of Things (IoT) applications, and intelligent border security, as well as data transfer solutions for energy, agriculture, and logistics.

In the field of scientific research, the Middle East Technical University (METU) entered a cooperation agreement with the American company Axiom Space. This collaboration involves conducting scientific research in microgravity environments, specifically targeting fields such as materials science and energy.

Additionally, a framework agreement was signed between Turkey, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan to foster cooperation within the space industry.