Ankara, October 05 (QNA) - The 77th International Astronautical Congress kicked off in Antalya, Turkiye, on Monday with the participation of specialists and officials from the astronautical sector across the globe.

Organized by the International Astronautical Federation in coordination with the Turkish Ministry of Industry and Technology, the congress runs through October 9 under the motto "The World Needs More Space."

The program includes roundtables, panel discussions, scientific paper presentations, and workshops exploring key issues and developments across the space sector.

A total of 6,893 delegates and participants from 108 countries have registered for the conference, along with officials from international organizations and space agencies. (QNA)