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Record applications from 83 countries for Türkiye's space congress
More than 3,000 confirmed applications from 83 countries were received during early registration for the 77th International Astronautical Congress (IAC 2026), which Türkiye will host for the first time.
Türkiye is preparing to host the 77th International Astronautical Congress (IAC 2026), one of the largest international organizations in the space field. Interest in the congress, which will be held under the coordination of the Ministry of Industry and Technology, reached record levels even before the event began.
The congress, to be held at the Antalya Nest Congress Center on October 5-9, will bring together space agencies, scientists, astronauts, academics and industry representatives from around the world.
All-Time Record in Early Registration
According to the Ministry of Industry and Technology, more than 3,000 confirmed applications from 83 countries were made during the early registration period for the congress, which Türkiye will host for the first time. This figure was recorded as the highest number of early registration applications in the history of the organization.
According to early registration data, Türkiye ranked first with 438 applications. It was followed by Italy, the USA, Germany, Japan, China and the United Kingdom, respectively. More than 10,000 participants, including experts, researchers, students and space industry representatives, are expected to be hosted at the congress.
Türkiye to Showcase Its Space Vision to the World
The organization, to be held under the coordination of the Ministry of Industry and Technology and hosted by the Turkish Space Agency (TUA) and SAHA Istanbul, will provide an opportunity to showcase the steps taken under Türkiye's National Space Program on an international platform. The congress will share the latest developments in space technologies, host academic presentations, establish commercial collaborations, and bring together leading actors of the global space ecosystem.
Record in Paper Submissions as Well
Türkiye had also achieved significant success in scientific submissions before the congress. Within the scope of IAC 2026, 8,330 abstract submissions were received from 108 countries, reaching the highest number of submissions in the organization's history. Additionally, Türkiye ranked first among countries with 674 accepted papers, achieving a double record in both registration and scientific submissions.
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