Turkey's Space Agency Signs Two Cooperation Agreements at International Astronautical Congress
The Turkish Space Agency signed deals with counterparts from fellow Turkic states and the UK Space Agency to pursue joint space projects.
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The Turkish Space Agency signed two cooperation agreements at the International Astronautical Congress (IAC) 2026, with partners including the space agencies of fellow Turkic states and the UK Space Agency, aiming to advance joint projects.
The agreements are intended to deepen collaboration between Turkey and its partner nations on space-related initiatives, though specific programs or missions covered under the new deals have not been detailed publicly.
The International Astronautical Congress is one of the world's largest annual gatherings of space agencies, companies, and researchers, serving as a venue where governments frequently formalize bilateral and multilateral cooperation agreements on satellite development, launch cooperation, and scientific research.
Turkey has been expanding its space ambitions in recent years, developing its own satellite programs and seeking partnerships to build out its domestic space industry. Signing agreements with fellow Turkic states suggests an effort to coordinate space activities among culturally and linguistically linked nations, while the agreement with the UK Space Agency points to continued cooperation with established Western space powers.
Neither the Turkish Space Agency nor its partners have released further specifics on funding, timelines, or the scope of the planned joint projects stemming from the agreements.
Sources
- Turkish Space Agency signs 2 agreements to expand space cooperation at IAC 2026 — Anadolu Agency (Turkey)
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