Minister of Industry and Technology Kacır: We will shape the future of space with common responsibility

Minister of Industry and Technology Mehmet Fatih Kacır said that the 77th International Astronautical Congress creates an important basis that will strengthen cooperation between countries as well as space science and technologies.

Speaking at the opening ceremony of the congress, Kacır drew attention to the importance of preserving space as an area of ​​peace and cooperation and for all countries to benefit fairly from the opportunities it offers, and said, "This declaration, which is a first in the history of the Congress and has already received the support of 32 ministers, parliamentarians and representatives of space organizations from 21 countries, is a strong expression of our will to shape the future of space with common responsibility." he said.

Minister Kacır stated that the future of space science and technologies will be discussed in different dimensions with thousands of participants from more than a hundred countries at the five-day congress.

Emphasizing that permanent success in space sciences and technologies is possible with qualified human resources, Kacır said that the Ministry of Industry and Technology supports the employment of more than 24 thousand researchers in 20 R&D centers operating in space technologies and 310 initiatives in technoparks.

Stating that more than 40 thousand scientists, researchers and young people participated in projects in the field of space and aviation within the scope of the National Space Program, Kacır stated that millions of young people were introduced to the culture of science, technology, research and production through TEKNOFESTs and science centers.

Stating that Turkey now has a self-confident youth who not only follow the space studies of other countries but also design their own satellites, rockets and spacecraft, Kacır said, "We know that the real great success story is just being written." he said.

Stating that the congress will be opened to citizens on the public day to be held on October 9, Kacır noted that the aim is to introduce especially children and young people to space science and technologies.

Kacır stated that 1810 academic abstracts were sent to the congress from Turkey this year, and that this was the highest number of applications from a single country in the history of the congress.

Stating that 674 papers were accepted from the applications, Kacır stated that Turkey was the country with the widest participation in the scientific leg of the congress.

Emphasizing that Turkey is ready to take a greater role in international space projects, Kacır said, "Turkey's doors are open to everyone who wants to research, develop technology and produce with us." he said.

Kacır stated that investors who will implement large-scale projects in the field of space are also supported within the scope of the program for high technology investments, and stated that Turkey is an important investment address for pioneering projects in the field of space with its strong production ecosystem, young population, wide research infrastructure and incentive mechanisms.

At the end of his speech, Kacır thanked President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan for his support to the National Space Program and science and technology studies, and expressed his gratitude to the International Space Federation, Turkish Space Agency, SAHA Istanbul and those involved in the organization for their contributions to the organization of the congress.