In a significant milestone for Small Island Developing States (SIDS), the International Astronautical Federation (IAF) and the Maldives Space Research Organization (MSRO) have officially signed an agreement confirming the Maldives as the Host country of the maiden IAF Global Space and Oceans Conference (GSOC 2027), from 3 - 5 May 2027.
The conference will serve as a premier platform for advancing international collaboration and exploring how space technologies can support ocean observation, climate resilience, marine conservation, and the sustainable management of ocean resources.






