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Türkiye will host the 77th International Astronautical Congress in Antalya from October 5-9, 2026, expecting over 10,000 space professionals and around 50 astronauts. This event underscores Türkiye's commitment to advancing its national space program, which began in 2021, and aims to establish a spaceport abroad by early 2027. The congress, attended by major space agencies like NASA, seeks to bolster Türkiye's strategic capabilities in the space sector.