77th International Astronautical Congress Concluded in Antalya

The 77th International Astronautical Congress, which brought together the global space ecosystem in Antalya for five days, ended with a closing program at the Aspendos Ancient Theatre, and the event flag was handed over to Poland, the 2027 host.

Closing Ceremony in Antalya

The 77th International Astronautical Congress (IAC 2026), which lasted for five days in Antalya, officially ended with a gala program at the Aspendos Ancient Theatre.

As the final day of the congress was left behind during events organized within the scope of the closing ceremony, participants gathered at the historical venue.

Global Stakeholders Met

The congress brought together space agencies, scientists, engineers, astronauts, technology companies, entrepreneurs, investors, and students.

Over the course of five days, many topics were addressed, from scientific discoveries to satellite and launch technologies, from crewed spaceflights to Earth observation.

Congress Theme and Flag Handover

While the theme of the congress was determined as "The World Needs More Space", it was noted that not only the exploration of new horizons was envisioned.

During the closing ceremony, the Turkish flag was officially handed over to Poland, which will host the congress in 2027.

High Interest in Public Day

Citizens showed high participation in the Public Day program held on the final day of the organization.

According to official statements, approximately 12,000 people attended the Public Day program organized on the last day of the congress.