Future Panel Held in Antalya Within Scope of International Astronautical Congress
At the congress held in Antalya, it was emphasized that Turkey is preparing to reach the Moon by early 2027 and the importance of domestic production in space technologies.
Strategic targets of Turkey in the space field and new-generation technology moves were discussed in the panel held at the 77th International Astronautical Congress at the Antalya NEST Congress Center.
Congress and Panel Details
Public Day events were held at the Antalya NEST Congress Center within the scope of the 77th International Astronautical Congress organized by the International Astronautical Federation.
A panel titled "The Future Begins Here: Technology, Space, and the New Generation" was held, moderated by Anadolu Agency Chairman of the Board and Director General Serdar Karagöz.
Moon Mission and Domesticity Targets
Minister of Industry and Technology Mehmet Fatih Kacır announced that Turkey is preparing to reach the Moon in the first months of 2027 with its self-developed spacecraft and an 87 percent domestic production rate.
Emphasizing that fully independent access to space is one of the most important strategic goals, Kacır noted that Turkey aims to reach over a thousand companies in the space ecosystem.
TEKNOFEST Generation and Emphasis on the Future
T3 Foundation Board of Trustees and Baykar Chairman of the Board Selçuk Bayraktar stated that millions of students participating in TEKNOFEST competitions offer hope for future technology moves.
Conveying that they aim for complete independence in space with the Fergani initiative, Bayraktar stated that focus should be placed not on today's races, but on races that have not yet begun.