Steps Into Space

TDT | Manama

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The Bahrain Space Agency (BSA) is participating in the International Astronautical Congress (IAC 2026) in Antalya, Türkiye, held under the theme "The World Needs More Space".

The Bahraini delegation, headed by BSA CEO Dr Mohammed Ibrahim Al Asiri, is presenting 13 projects highlighting the agency's research and development work and efforts to develop and localise advanced space technologies.

The delegation is also taking part in the Third World Space Leaders Summit and the fifth meeting of heads of space agencies from countries party to the Artemis Accords.

BSA representatives are contributing as speakers in several sessions and holding bilateral meetings with space agencies and companies to explore cooperation and potential joint projects.

The participation reflects Bahrain's efforts to strengthen its role in the space sector and expand international partnerships in science, technology and innovation, while using space capabilities to support sustainable development.

The delegation includes Amal Al Binali, Strategic Planning and Project Management Director, and Yaqoub Al Qassab, Space Engineering Specialist.