Record participation in the International Astronautical Congress
The space congress held in Antalya concluded with thousands of participants and a record number of scientific paper submissions.
It has been reported that the 77th International Astronautical Congress, co-hosted by the Ministry of Industry and Technology, the Turkish Space Agency, and SAHA Istanbul in Antalya, concluded with record-breaking participation.
Hosting and Dates of the Congress
The organization, held under the coordination of the Ministry of Industry and Technology and co-hosted by the Turkish Space Agency and SAHA Istanbul, took place at the Antalya NEST Congress Center.
Records in Papers and Participation
Prior to the congress, 8,330 scientific paper abstract submissions from 108 countries reached the highest level in the organization's history. According to TUA data, the event hosted 18,642 people from 111 countries.
Adoption of the Antalya Declaration
At the meeting led by Minister of Industry and Technology Mehmet Fatih Kacır, a declaration was announced for the first time in the history of the congress and received support on its first day.
Intense Interest in Public Day
During the public day held as part of the congress, more than 11,000 technology enthusiasts, students, and citizens visited the Antalya NEST Congress Center.