The 77th International Astronautical Congress Held in Antalya Concludes with Record Applications
Hosted by the Turkish Space Agency and SAHA İstanbul, the organization broke historical records for the highest number of delegate and abstract submissions.
The 77th International Astronautical Congress, held in Antalya and co-hosted by the Turkish Space Agency and SAHA İstanbul, has successfully concluded with record-breaking numbers of participants and abstract submissions.
Congress Hosting and Records
Co-hosted by the Turkish Space Agency and SAHA İstanbul under the coordination of the Ministry, and organized by the International Astronautical Federation at the Antalya NEST Congress Center between October 5-9, the congress drew attention with the records it achieved.
Prior to the congress, the number of scientific abstract submissions from 108 countries reached 8,330, hitting the highest level in the organization's history. According to TUA data, a total of 18,642 people attended the event, including 7,604 delegates from 111 countries.
Antalya Declaration and Diplomatic Outcomes
Held under the theme "The World Needs More Space", the congress began with the attendance of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and witnessed significant diplomatic steps regarding global space governance.
As a result of the Ministers and Parliamentarians Meeting led by Minister of Industry and Technology Mehmet Fatih Kacır, the Antalya Declaration was proclaimed for the first time in the congress's history, set to shape global space governance.
Public Day and Closing Events
On the public day, more than 11,000 technology enthusiasts, students, and citizens flocked to the Antalya NEST Congress Center.
Important figures took part in a panel held on the final day of the organization, moderated by the Chairman of the Board and Director General of Anadolu Agency. The five-day congress concluded with a closing night at the Aspendos Ancient Theatre.