International Astronautical Federation praises Türkiye’s preparations for global space congress

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1. Fri, 11 September 2026

   1 report
   • Anadolu Agency (AA)11:17first to report
     International Astronautical Federation praises Türkiye’s preparations for global space congress

     IAF Executive Director Christian Feichtinger says next month's congress will help Türkiye become ‘an even more important actor in space’

2. Fri, 18 September 2026

   1 report
   • Anadolu Agency (AA)15:12
     Türkiye’s 2026 space congress sets records ahead of Antalya opening

     Event receives 8,330 research abstracts from 108 countries, the highest figure in International Astronautical Congress history

3. Wed, 23 September 2026

   1 report
   • Anadolu Agency (AA)11:54
     Airbus seeks space collaboration with Türkiye

     Airbus Defense and Space is in talks with Türkiye’s scientific council on joint ventures over lunar exploration, crewed spaceflight, and satellite communications, says executive

4. Mon, 28 September 2026

   1 report
   • Anadolu Agency (AA)15:36
     Türkiye’s Roketsan launch systems to ensure independent access to space

     Simsek 1 and 2 satellite launch systems continue to make progress on schedule to pave Türkiye’s way to launch payloads directly using domestic means, says Roketsan CEO

5. Fri, 2 October 2026

   1 report
   • Anadolu Agency (AA)15:22
     From Ottoman 'rocket man' to lunar mission: How did Türkiye’s long road into space begin?

     As Antalya hosts Türkiye’s first International Astronautical Congress, the country's space journey spans from Ottoman-era astronomy to lunar exploration

6. Sun, 4 October 2026

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   • Anadolu Agency (AA)20:10
     EXPLAINER - What will world’s largest space congress talk about?

     More than 10,000 delegates, heads of major space agencies expected in Antalya on Oct. 5-9 for 77th International Astronautical Congress, 1st ever held in Türkiye

7. Mon, 5 October 2026

   10 reports
   • Anadolu Agency (AA)06:03
     21 countries adopt Antalya Declaration for peaceful use of space

     Türkiye’s industry and technology minister says declaration marks first such agreement at IAC ministers and parliamentarians meeting

   • Anadolu Agency (AA)09:05
     World’s largest annual gathering dedicated to space opens in Türkiye’s Antalya

     Space agency chiefs, astronauts, scientists and industry leaders to discuss exploration, security and future of space

   • Anadolu Agency (AA)13:17
     Türkiye’s space expansion to benefit youth entrepreneurship

     As Türkiye rapidly achieves national space milestones, mobilizing youth-led innovation to turn ideas into commercial products remains key to capturing larger share of global space economy, says sector leader

   • Anadolu Agency (AA)16:49
     Top global government ministers discuss goals, strategies at astronautical/space congress in Türkiye

     Turkish, Emirati, Polish, Spanish, and Uzbek ministerial leaders discuss global space economy’s transition from public to private commercial ecosystems at International Astronautical Congress 2026

   • Anadolu Agency (AA)16:56
     Türkiye pursuing determined goal of becoming strong, respected global space player: President Erdogan

     President says Türkiye's production, assembly, integration of lunar spacecraft now complete, makes the case against weaponizing space

   • Anadolu Agency (AA)17:56
     From Moon bases to Mars: Space leaders stress need for global cooperation

     Senior aerospace officials from Türkiye, US, Europe, China, India, Canada, and Japan hold special session at 77th International Astronautical Congress

   • Anadolu Agency (AA)19:06
     Turkish President Erdogan receives senior SpaceX executives at aeronautical conference

     Meeting held after opening ceremony of International Astronautical Congress in Turkish Mediterranean city of Antalya

   • Anadolu Agency (AA)21:21
     Türkiye plans to achieve full space independence with satellite constellation, space infrastructure

     Turkish firms leverage agile manufacturing for orbital systems to ensure independence in space with new navigation constellation of 100 satellites, says head of defense cluster

   • Anadolu Agency (AA)22:24
     Int'l space event IAC to host discussions on space, tech, future

     Anadolu CEO General Serdar Karagoz to moderate panel featuring Industry and Technology Minister Mehmet Fatih Kacir and Baykar Chairman Selcuk Bayraktar

   • Anadolu Agency (AA)22:29
     Türkiye’s Aselsan reveals homegrown communications satellite constellation

     Homegrown Astralink to use dual-use satellite network to provide rapid, secure communications for Turkish military, public, civilian sectors, while Aselsan displays new radar payload satellite receivers at IAC 2026

8. Tue, 6 October 2026

   8 reports
   • Anadolu Agency (AA)08:07
     Artemis II, satellite constellations and space geopolitics to headline Day 2 of global space congress in Türkiye

     Space agency chiefs, industry leaders and scientists gather for 2nd day of world's largest annual space gathering in Antalya

   • Anadolu Agency (AA)12:56
     Italian ambassador praises space cooperation with Türkiye

     Giuseppe Manzo says space agencies, astronauts and governments of both countries are working together

   • Anadolu Agency (AA)15:15
     Türkiye’s Roketsan aims to secure independent space access with global partnerships

     Simsek-1 satellite launcher and Simsek-2 heavy launcher to ensure Türkiye’s independent access to orbit, as Roketsan seeks global deals to accelerate the deployment of domestic launch vehicles, says company CEO

   • Anadolu Agency (AA)15:21
     Turkish Aerospace Industries aims to launch homegrown Hursat satellite in mid-2027

     Sub-meter-resolution Hursat-1 to launch next year, while Hursat-2 to launch aboard Roketsan’s homegrown Simsek-1 rocket by 2029 to secure independent orbital launch capabilities and form a satellite constellation, says firm’s CEO

   • Anadolu Agency (AA)15:23
     Anadolu documentary on Türkiye’s ‘Mars-like’ Lake Salda to screen at world’s largest annual space gathering

     Documentary to be screened Oct. 9 during Public Day of 77th International Astronautical Congress in Antalya

   • Anadolu Agency (AA)15:25
     Turkish minister holds talks with counterparts at 77th International Astronautical Congress

     Industry and Technology Minister Mehmet Fatih Kacir discusses cooperation in entrepreneurship, industry, innovation with officials from 5 countries

   • Anadolu Agency (AA)15:26
     Türkiye’s orbital ambitions, constellations, equatorial spaceport take center stage at IAC summit

     Turkish aerospace leaders reveal plans for 198-satellite mega-constellation, detail ongoing Somali launch site construction as part of Türkiye’s space autonomy during Antalya summit’s dedicated panel

   • Anadolu Agency (AA)22:05
     Turkish Space Agency signs 2 agreements to expand space cooperation at IAC 2026

     Agreements with space agencies of fellow Turkic states, UK Space Agency aim to advance joint projects

9. Wed, 7 October 2026

   5 reports
   • Anadolu Agency (AA)00:14
     Türkiye, Italy explore closer space cooperation at International Astronautical Congress

     Turkish-built lunar spacecraft set for launch in early 2027, Turkish Space Agency board member says at meeting in Turkish Riviera city of Antalya

   • Anadolu Agency (AA)07:04
     NASA’s Artemis II findings, AI for Mars missions and Japan deal to feature on day 3 of global space congress in Türkiye

     Türkiye’s first lunar mission, Artemis Accords and Hong Kong’s role in the space economy also on Wednesday’s agenda

   • Anadolu Agency (AA)12:43
     UK, Türkiye can be ‘much stronger’ through space cooperation: Agency official

     New agreement provides road map for joint work in science, research, technology and regulation, says UK Space Agency co-director

   • Anadolu Agency (AA)14:20
     Retired astronaut Ewald says Türkiye taking major steps in space

     Türkiye has become important space actor through satellite launches and international cooperation efforts, says Reinhold Ewald

   • Anadolu Agency (AA)16:40
     CIS foreign ministers adopt joint statement supporting steps to prevent arms race in outer space

     Top diplomats from Commonwealth of Independent States member countries hold regular meeting in Turkmenistan ahead of leaders’ summit on Friday

10. Thu, 8 October 2026

    2 reports
    • Anadolu Agency (AA)13:47
      EXPLAINER - What will Türkiye’s first spacecraft to the Moon actually do?

      Türkiye is preparing its first deep-space mission, with a domestically developed spacecraft targeted for launch in the second quarter of 2027

    • Anadolu Agency (AA)16:00
      Türkiye, China sign satellite technology deal at international space congress in Antalya

      TURKSAT and China-based satellite operator China Satcom sign joint R&D, product development and commercialization agreement

11. Fri, 9 October 2026

    4 reports
    • china.org.cn07:15
      China's space station to become global research platform: China's first astronaut

      Yang Liwei, China's first astronaut and deputy chief designer of the China Manned Space Agency, has said in Antalya, Türkiye, that the country's space station will become a global research platform for scientists worldwide.

    • Anadolu Agency (AA)14:41
      International Astronautical Congress highlights evolving orbital economy with new players

      Global space sector creates massive opportunities for growing startups, says International Astronautical Foundation chief

    • Anadolu Agency (AA)15:13
      Anadolu documentary on Türkiye’s Lake Salda, its connection to Mars screened at IAC 2026

      Visitors say Salda: A Bridge to the Red Planet made them want to see the lake

    • Anadolu Agency (AA)15:40
      Türkiye, European Space Agency reportedly discussing renewed cooperation: Space expert

      Gulin Dede says she expects positive outcome from reported talks, sees growing European interest in joint space projects

12. Wed, 21 October 2026

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    • Anadolu Agency (AA)09:16
      Türkiye's Fergani successfully deploys 6th satellite into orbit

      FRG-100D4 reaches orbit 590 kilometers above Earth, carrying domestically developed systems and AI-powered computer

13. Thu, 22 October 2026

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    • Anadolu Agency (AA)00:44
      Türkiye plans to invest over $2 billion in space, aviation over next 3 years

      Ankara's budget draft projects a 181.7% increase in funding for its space and aviation program in 2027, with funding expected to reach $745 million by 2029 to support lunar missions and new infrastructure