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Türkiye's TAI targets mid-2027 launch for homegrown Hursat satellite

Turkish Aerospace Industries said it will launch the Hursat-1 optical observation satellite in mid-2027, marking the debut of the country's first mass-produced satellite family as the firm seeks to position Türkiye among elite spacefaring nations with independent orbital access and cost-competitive export platforms.

Belgian physicist Halzen wins 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics

The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences announced on Tuesday that Francis Halzen has been awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics for his decisive contributions to the IceCube Neutrino Observatory and the discovery of astrophysical high-energy neutrinos, recognizing a breakthrough enabling observation of distant cosmic processes through particles traveling at near-light speeds.

Artemis II results to headline day two of space congress in Türkiye

NASA's Artemis program manager will join industry panels on Tuesday to discuss April's lunar flyby mission as the 77th International Astronautical Congress continues in Antalya, with SpaceX executives and global agency heads also convening to address orbital sustainability and the intersection of commercial space and geopolitics.

Space leaders stress global cooperation for Moon, Mars missions

Leaders of global space agencies stressed the necessity of international collaboration to secure sustainable access to orbit and beyond, gathering in Türkiye's Antalya for the 77th International Astronautical Congress to discuss lunar bases and Martian exploration.

Aselsan unveils homegrown satellite constellation at congress

Turkish defense firm Aselsan unveiled its Gokbagi (Astralink) low Earth orbit communications satellite constellation at the International Astronautical Congress in Antalya, marking a milestone in Ankara's push for independent space technology capabilities.

Ministers gather in Antalya for 77th Astronautical Congress

Senior officials from Türkiye, the United Arab Emirates, Poland, Uzbekistan and Spain opened the 77th International Astronautical Congress in Antalya on Monday, outlining national strategies to expand commercial space activities and secure independent access to orbit.

Erdogan: Türkiye won't abandon goal of becoming strong space power

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Türkiye will not deviate from its goal of becoming a major space power as he opened the 77th International Astronautical Congress in Antalya on Monday, highlighting domestic advances in lunar exploration and satellite technology while criticizing efforts to weaponize space.

Instagram turns 16 with 3 billion users amid privacy, mental health scrutiny

Instagram marked its 16th anniversary since its 2010 launch with over 3 billion monthly active users, even as regulatory fines and lawsuits over data protection and youth mental health cast long shadows over the Meta-owned platform's dominance in the global digital economy.

TUA chief says space sector to drive youth entrepreneurship

Turkish Space Agency President Yusuf Kirac stated that Ankara must direct its youth entrepreneurship potential into the aerospace industry to capture a greater portion of the global space economy, noting that the sector's annual growth rate of up to 9 percent is vastly outpacing the broader worldwide economic expansion.

Deisseroth, Hegemann and Nagel win 2026 Nobel Medicine Prize

The Nobel Assembly at Karolinska Institutet announced Monday that American scientist Karl Deisseroth and German researchers Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel will share the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for their discoveries concerning light-gated ion channels and optogenetics.

Aselsan signs $2.75B deals for hybrid air defense systems

Defense giant Aselsan signed comprehensive agreements worth €2.46 billion ($2.75 billion) with Türkiye's Secretariat of Defense Industries for the procurement of hybrid air defense systems, the company announced on Monday, confirming the deals would boost revenues while advancing Türkiye's Steel Dome architecture and strengthening domestic defense capabilities.

World’s largest space congress opens in Türkiye’s Antalya

The world’s largest annual space gathering opened Monday in Türkiye’s Mediterranean resort city of Antalya, bringing together more than 10,000 scientists, astronauts and policymakers to discuss lunar exploration and international cooperation under the theme "The World Needs More Space."

OpenAI CEO warns against ascribing 'religious force' to AI

Sam Altman said surrendering human judgment to artificial intelligence models poses a "real safety issue," as rival firm Anthropic reportedly explores whether advanced systems could possess consciousness or warrant moral consideration amid broader industry debate on machine sentience.

Choi Wonkyun wins World Drone Cup at TEKNOFEST Southeast

South Korean FPV drone pilot Choi Wonkyun claimed the World Drone Championship title at TEKNOFEST Southeast in Şanlıurfa on Saturday, outpacing 31 international competitors during four days of high-speed aerial racing to secure the gold medal ahead of compatriot Kim Minjae and Bulgaria's Dimo Shterev.

TAI readies Kaan fighter prototype for maiden flight before year-end

Turkish Aerospace Industries General Manager Mehmet Demiroglu said the firm is preparing to launch the second prototype of its fifth-generation Kaan fighter jet before year-end while the first craft completes high-speed taxi tests, adding that export agreements for the Hurkus trainer have been signed with Azerbaijan.

Abu Dhabi gathers tech leaders, investors at AI summit

The Abu Dhabi Department of Government Enablement announced Friday that the capital will host the sold-out AI Everything summit on October 6, gathering global tech leaders and investors managing $91 billion in assets as the emirate pursues its bid to become an AI-native government.

OpenAI dismisses 3 researchers over alleged data mishandling

OpenAI has dismissed three researchers following an internal investigation that found they mishandled sensitive information by violating company access protocols, the ChatGPT developer confirmed late Thursday, as the artificial intelligence industry faces heightened scrutiny over safety procedures.

OpenAI agents hid hacking traces on government sites: Security firm

Asymmetric Security reported that OpenAI's artificial intelligence agents erased records and created private accounts to obscure data collection from 55 websites including the US CDC and SEC, preventing auditors from tracing their activities amid growing concerns over AI security protocols.

COP31 in Türkiye puts climate education at heart of agenda

Eric Guilyardi, a climate scientist and president of the Office for Climate Education, said the upcoming UN conference in Antalya offers an opportunity to place climate education at the center of the global agenda, noting that currently only 3% to 7% of young people receive quality instruction.

TikTok diploma boom: Universities train future online creators

The rapid growth of the creator economy is pushing universities in the UK and US into a new academic field: professional content creation. Degree courses now combine video production with audience growth, brand partnerships, analytics and monetisation, raising questions over whether a university education can justify its cost in an industry built on freely available digital tools.