77th International Astronautical Congress Concludes in Antalya with Historical Record
Hosted by Turkey, the organization reached an all-time high with the participation of thousands of people from 111 different countries.
The 77th International Astronautical Congress held in Antalya broke the highest participation record in the organization's history with 18,642 participants from 111 countries.
Hosts and Details of the Congress
The giant organization, held under the coordination of the Ministry of Industry and Technology and co-hosted by the Turkish Space Agency and SAHA Istanbul, was organized by the International Astronautical Federation.
Participation and Paper Submissions
Prior to the congress, a total of 8,330 scientific abstract submissions were made from 108 different countries, and the number of delegates attending the organization was recorded as 7,604.
Opening and Closing Ceremonies
The major gathering, brought to life with the theme "The World Needs More Space," opened with the participation of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, while the closing ceremony took place at the Aspendos Ancient Theatre.
Historical Antalya Declaration
At the meeting held under the leadership of Minister of Industry and Technology Mehmet Fatih Kacır, the Antalya Declaration was proclaimed for the first time in the history of the International Astronautical Congress.
Technology Exhibitions and Future Host
Throughout the congress, artificial intelligence, deep space, and next-generation rocket technologies were exhibited while over 11,000 visitors were hosted on the public day, and it was announced that the 2027 congress will be held in Poznan, Poland.