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Turkey Uses IAC Stage to Pitch Peace & Homegrown Hardware

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Briefings

At the 2026 International Astronautical Congress in Antalya, Turkey leveraged the event to promote its space capabilities while advocating for a peaceful space environment. Senior leaders from 21 nations adopted the Antalya Declaration, committing to peace and cooperation. Turkey also hosted the annual principals' meeting for the Artemis Accords, becoming the 71st signatory. President Erdoğan highlighted domestic progress, including the first ISS astronaut and the homegrown Turksat 6A satellite, while criticizing space weaponization. Turkey is developing its own hardware, including a mass-producible EO satellite for the ShİmŞEK-1 rocket and a ~3.5-ton spacecraft for a 2027 Moon mission, though specific timelines for astronaut missions remain unconfirmed.

Key points

• At the 2026 International Astronautical Congress in Antalya, senior leaders from 21 nations adopted the Antalya Declaration, committing to peace, responsibility, and cooperation in space.
• Turkey became the 71st nation to sign the Artemis Accords, hosting its annual principals' meeting during the congress to promote its role as a bridge between East and West in space partnerships.

Context and limitations

The full text and list of signatories for the Antalya Declaration have not been made public. Specific timelines for Turkey's astronaut missions and the construction status of the Somalia spaceport remain unconfirmed.

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