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Turkey hosts 77th International Astronautical Congress

Overview

The 77th International Astronautical Congress (IAC 2026) in Antalya, Turkey, set new records for participation and scientific engagement. Organized by the International Astronautical Federation (IAF) in coordination with the Turkish Ministry of Industry and Technology, the event hosted 18,642 participants and saw 8,330 scientific paper abstracts submitted from 108 countries.

Turkey emerged as a leader in scientific contributions during the congress, ranking first in the number of accepted papers. Of the 4,077 accepted papers, 674 were from Turkey, surpassing the United States (383), China (334), and Italy (330). This high volume of submissions highlights the growing research capacity within the Turkish space ecosystem.

Key diplomatic and industrial outcomes included the adoption of the ‘Antalya Declaration,’ which emphasizes protecting space as a neutral zone for peace and sustainable development. Significant agreements were also reached, such as a satellite communication technology deal between TÜRKSAT and China Satcom, and a microgravity research partnership between Middle East Technical University (METU) and Axiom Space. Additionally, a framework agreement was signed between Turkey, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan to foster regional cooperation.

Regarding national milestones, details were presented for the Turkish National Moon Program. The project involves a 3-ton lunar probe, constructed with over 80% domestic resources, which is scheduled for a hard landing on the Moon in the second quarter of 2027. The mission aims to measure space radiation, determine lunar albedo, and map lunar regions to support future exploration.

Entities

Antalya · International Astronautical Federation · Turkish Space Agency · European Space Agency · Alper Gezeravcı

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"Turkey is preparing to go to the Moon with its own developed space vehicle in the first months of 2027."

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"The first Turkish Moon mission spacecraft is planned to launch in the second quarter of 2027."

The first claim states the Moon mission is planned for the first months of 2027, while the second claim states it is planned for the second quarter of 2027.
"The Moon mission spacecraft has a domestic content rate exceeding 80 percent."

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"The Moon mission project has reached an 87 percent domestic technology rate."

The first claim specifies a domestic technology rate of exactly 87 percent, whereas the second claim describes it more broadly as exceeding 80 percent; while not strictly a logical contradiction, they

[DISPUTED] Turkey is preparing to go to the Moon with its own developed space vehicle in the first months of 2027.
[DISPUTED] The Moon mission project has reached an 87 percent domestic technology rate.
[DISPUTED] The first Turkish Moon mission spacecraft is planned to launch in the second quarter of 2027.
[● 15 SOURCES] The 77th International Astronautical Congress (IAC 2026) was held in Antalya, Turkey.
[● 5 SOURCES] Approximately 10,000 participants from 111 countries attended the congress.
[● 2 SOURCES] ASELSAN has launched the Astralink project, a satellite constellation consisting of 198 satellites in low Earth orbit.
[● 2 SOURCES] The first satellite of the Astralink constellation is targeted for launch within two years.
[● 2 SOURCES] The Italian Space Agency (ASI) and the Turkish Space Agency (TUA) are negotiating a joint mission involving 12U CubeSats for Earth observation.
[● 2 SOURCES] Minister Mehmet Fatih Kacır announced Turkey aims to send the HÜRSAT satellite to space using the Şimşek-1 rocket by the end of 2027.
[● 2 SOURCES] Turkey is working to establish a spaceport in a location near the equator in Somalia.
[● 2 SOURCES] Geneva was selected to host the 2029 International Astronautical Congress.

Timeline

14 days ago

[TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
Turkey leads paper submissions at 77th International Astronautical Congress
Turkey led the 77th International Astronautical Congress in Antalya with the highest number of accepted papers, outperforming the US and China, while detailing its 2027 lunar probe mission.
16 days ago

[TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
International Astronautical Congress facilitates new space technology agreements
At the 77th International Astronautical Congress, TÜRKSAT and China Satcom signed a satellite technology agreement, while METU partnered with Axiom Space for microgravity research.
16 days ago

[TECHNOLOGY] 15 sources
Antalya hosts 77th International Astronautical Congress with record participation
The 77th International Astronautical Congress in Antalya, Turkey, set records with 18,642 participants and 111 countries. The event produced the Antalya Declaration to ensure space remains a peaceful, neutral,
19 days ago

[TECHNOLOGY] 15 sources
Antalya hosts 77th International Astronautical Congress
The 77th International Astronautical Congress in Antalya brought 10,000 experts together. Turkey announced plans for a 2027 lunar mission and a domestic satellite launch via the Şimşek-1 rocket.
21 days ago

[TECHNOLOGY] 17 sources
Antalya hosts 77th International Astronautical Congress
At the 77th International Astronautical Congress in Antalya, Turkey, officials announced a 2027 Moon mission, a 198-satellite constellation project, and new space cooperation between Turkey and Italy.
23 days ago

[TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
Turkey hosts International Astronautical Congress for the first time
Turkey is hosting the International Astronautical Congress (IAC) for the first time, highlighting the nation's growing space ambitions, lunar mission preparations, and satellite technology developments.
28 days ago

[TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
Japanese aerospace firms to exhibit at IAC 2026 in Turkey
Japanese entities, including GMO Cybersecurity by Yottae and the Yamaguchi Aerospace Cluster, will exhibit at the 77th International Astronautical Congress in Antalya, Turkey, in October 2026.
about 1 month ago

[TECHNOLOGY] 5 sources
Antalya prepares to host 77th International Astronautical Congress
Turkey is preparing to host the 77th International Astronautical Congress (IAC 2026) in Antalya from October 5–9, bringing together global space agencies, scientists, and tech companies.
about 1 month ago

[TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
Antalya to host International Astronautical Congress
Antalya will host the International Astronautical Congress this October, featuring a special event with 30 global astronauts, including Turkey's Alper Gezeravcı and Tuva Cihangir Atasever.
about 1 month ago

[TECHNOLOGY] 6 sources
Antalya to host 77th International Astronautical Congress in 2026
Antalya will host the 77th International Astronautical Congress in October 2026, bringing together global space leaders from NASA, ESA, ISRO, and JAXA to discuss the future of space exploration.
about 2 months ago

[TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
Turkey to host 77th International Astronautical Congress in 2026
The 77th International Astronautical Congress (IAC 2026) will be held in Antalya, Turkey, highlighting the nation's rising role and potential in the global space industry.
2 months ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
Antalya to host 16th International Resort Tourism Congress
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