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Artemis II to take center stage on third day of Antalya space congress
On the third day of the International Astronautical Congress, NASA will share preliminary findings from Artemis II’s lunar research. The program also includes artificial intelligence in Mars missions, Türkiye’s lunar mission planned for 2027 and an agreement for Japan to host the 2028 conference.
The first comprehensive preliminary findings from the Artemis II mission’s lunar research will be announced on the third day of the 77th International Astronautical Congress, which is under way in Antalya. During an afternoon session, NASA will release materials including data, images, audio recordings and related source material.
Artemis Accords meeting to be held
Earlier in the day, NASA Deputy Administrator Matt Anderson and Peruvian Space Agency Director Major General Roberto Melgar Sheen will address journalists following the fifth annual meeting of the Artemis Accords signatories.
The meeting, co-hosted by the United States and Peru, will address the latest developments in safe, transparent and sustainable space exploration, as well as the parties’ new commitments.
Artificial intelligence on the agenda for Mars missions
NASA researcher Steve Chien will give a presentation on the reliable use of artificial intelligence in Mars missions. Other sessions at the congress will examine Europe’s future exploration plans and the future of orbital infrastructure beyond the era of the International Space Station.
Türkiye’s lunar mission to be presented
Türkiye’s first lunar mission is also among the day’s highlights. TÜBİTAK UZAY will present plans for the world’s first Lunar Water Life Cycle Observatory.
The mission, scheduled for launch in early 2027, aims to study processes linked to water on the Moon.
Japan to host the 2028 conference
A session on space governance will examine Hong Kong’s role in its developing space sector, focusing on governance, research, talent development and commercialization. The session will also assess Hong Kong’s potential contribution to the growing space economy.
Later in the day, the International Astronautical Federation and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency will sign an agreement formally announcing that Japan will host the Global Space Exploration Conference in May 2028. The conference is planned for May 16-18, 2028.
Congress to address a range of space topics
Other sessions on Wednesday will examine nuclear propulsion systems for future space missions, planetary defense through space crisis simulations and the role of satellite resources in disaster response.
The five-day congress brings together space agency leaders, astronauts, scientists, researchers and industry representatives from more than 100 countries in Antalya. The event is organized by the International Astronautical Federation, with the Turkish Space Agency serving as host and SAHA Istanbul as co-host.
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