Rector Aydın discusses space science and education with Türkiye’s astronauts Gezeravcı and Atasever at IAC 2026

05 October 2026, Monday - 11:04 Updated: 08 October 2026, Thursday - 11:04
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Ondokuz Mayıs University (OMU) Rector Prof. Dr. Fatma Aydın met with Türkiye’s first astronaut, Brigadier General Alper Gezeravcı, and its second astronaut, Tuva Cihangir Atasever, during the 77th International Astronautical Congress (IAC 2026) in Antalya.

Discussion on space research at IAC 2026

During the meeting, Rector Aydın exchanged views with Gezeravcı and Atasever on Türkiye’s activities in the space sector and the roles that universities can play in supporting the country’s ambitions in this field.

The discussion also addressed ways to increase young people’s interest in space science and technology, develop highly qualified human resources, and strengthen the contribution of scientific research conducted at universities to Türkiye’s space goals.