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\t\t\t\t\t\t01\/10\/2026<\/span> The European Space Agency (ESA) will participate in the 77th International Astronautical Congress (IAC), which opens on Monday 5 October and runs until Friday 9 October in Antalya, T\u00fcrkiye. More than 6\u00a0000 participants are expected at the Nest Congress and Exhibition Centre, under the theme\u00a0\u2018<\/i>The World Needs More Space\u2019.<\/p>\n ESA will be present throughout the event in Hall 1, booth 1B-02, with an exhibition showcasing the agency\u2019s latest mission results, achievements and future ambitions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n IAC offers a unique platform to connect with key players across the space sector \u2013 from ESA Member States and international partners to industry \u2013 and to strengthen global space cooperation.<\/p>\n \u201cOur presence at IAC aims to reinforce ESA\u2019s role as a global space leader and trusted international partner,\u201d says Anne-Sophie Bradelle, Head of ESA Communication Department. \u201cIn today\u2019s geopolitical context, ESA\u2019s expanding and diversifying partnerships will continue to deliver benefits in competitiveness, diplomacy, security and innovation.\u201d<\/p>\n Bilateral events, technical sessions and strategic initiatives taking place throughout the week will reinforce ESA\u2019s commitment to international cooperation, advancing sustainable and responsible exploration,\u00a0and supporting ambitious missions from Earth to the Moon and beyond.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n The exhibition, titled\u00a0\u2018European Space Agency: Elevating the Future of Europe\u2019, highlights the five goals of ESA Strategy 2040: protecting our planet and climate; exploring and discovering; strengthening European autonomy and resilience; boosting European growth and competitiveness; and inspiring Europe.<\/p>\n Building on the outcomes of ESA\u2019s Council at Ministerial level\u00a0in\u00a02025 and the International Space Summit in Paris last\u00a0September, the exhibition will highlight the fundamental role of space in helping to build a safe, sustainable, resilient and competitive future for Europe, paving the way towards the Intermediate Ministerial Meeting in Rome this December.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n The exhibition takes visitors on a journey from Earth to the Moon and Mars, highlighting how international cooperation is helping to expand Europe\u2019s capabilities in space. Major achievements with international partners are showcased, including BepiColombo, the first ESA – JAXA mission to Mercury, launched in 2018 for a 8-years journey; SMILE, the joint ESA – Chinese Academy of Sciences mission studying the interaction between the solar wind and Earth; and future missions such as Ramses, an ESA – JAXA mission planned to rendezvous with asteroid Apophis in 2029.<\/p>\n Throughout the week, the ESA booth will host a series of events, giving visitors the opportunity to meet ESA experts and interact with ESA astronauts.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n The Congress will also bring together students, young professionals and established space professionals from around the world, providing opportunities to exchange knowledge, build new connections and inspire the next generation of space professionals.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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