The International Astronautical Congress (IAC) Sydney 2025 was a landmark event for accessibility and inclusion in the global space community.

The International Astronautical Congress (IAC) has released its first-ever Accessibility Statement in it's 75 year history, ahead of the 2025 event in Sydney, marking a historic shift in how global space gatherings approach inclusion.

Applications came from across six states and territories, with nearly fifty people putting themselves forward. The strength of the applicant pool was striking.