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Türkiye will host the International Astronautical Congress (IAC) in Antalya from October 5-9, 2026, aiming to enhance its global presence in space exploration following its first manned mission in 2024. The congress, expected to attract over 10,000 leaders, will showcase Türkiye's space achievements and projects, supported by a significant budget increase to approximately 9 billion lira for 2026. This event underscores Türkiye's commitment to international cooperation and sustainable space initiatives, highlighted by the election of Türkiye Space Agency President Yusuf Kıraç as Vice President of the International Astronautical Federation.