Japan and Turkey Aim to Expand Space Cooperation at Congress in Antalya

Serdar HocamAuthor & Editor

At the International Space Congress held in Antalya, plans are underway to advance partnership projects between the two countries.

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Japan announced that it is focused on taking its partnership relations with Turkey in the field of space to higher levels at the congress held in Antalya.

International Congress in Antalya

Organized by the International Astronautical Federation, the congress is taking place at the Antalya NEST Congress Center under the coordination of the Ministry of Industry and Technology, and co-hosted by the Turkish Space Agency and SAHA Istanbul.

Turkey's Progress in Space

Japanese officials stated that they closely follow and appreciate Turkey's recent major developments in the space sector.

Satellite and Disaster Management Partnership

Cooperation is being carried out between the two countries on satellite applications and the effective utilization of satellite data in disaster response processes.

Japan's Space Activities

It was announced that Japan began developing space technologies in 1955 and plans to launch the number 10 H3 rocket this month.

Mars and Space Security Projects

While the MMX mission, aimed at exploring the moons of Mars, is also planned for launch this month, it was reported that observations are being made with radars and telescopes for space security and space debris tracking.