NASA Celebrates Milestone: Artemis Accords Now Boasts Over 75 Signatories

NASA has announced a significant increase in the number of countries signing the Artemis Accords, with the recent addition of Albania, Croatia, Côte d’Ivoire, and San Marino. This brings the total number of participating nations to 76, reflecting a robust international commitment to collaborative and responsible exploration of outer space.

Strengthening International Collaboration

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman remarked on this momentum, stating, “Our momentum reflects a growing commitment to peaceful, responsible exploration and a shared understanding that the future in space will be shaped by those willing to lead.” He highlighted that approximately one-third of all signatories have joined since the commencement of President Trump’s second term. As the President tasks NASA with returning Americans to the lunar surface and preparing for Mars exploration, the agency is reinforcing its coalition of partners who share its values and vision for the future of space exploration.

This recent surge in participation marks one of the swiftest expansions of international cooperation in civil space history. Nearly 40% of the globe’s nations are now collaborating with NASA to foster a transparent, peaceful, responsible, and safe approach to space activities. Furthermore, almost two-thirds of the countries that endorsed the foundational 1967 Outer Space Treaty have also signed the Artemis Accords.

From Informal Coalition to Structured Community

Initially established as an informal coalition among a select few countries, the Artemis Accords have evolved into a well-structured community, guided by the Signatories Group Method of Operations, which was adopted in 2024. This framework facilitates biannual meetings, including a technical workshop and a Principals’ Meeting during the International Astronautical Congress (IAC). Additional virtual sessions are organised throughout the year to support the implementation of agreed principles.

As a result of this collaboration, participating nations have made progress on recommendations regarding non-interference, interoperability, scientific data sharing, and registration practices. Two significant workshops held this year further enhanced technical alignment among signatories, who reviewed their upcoming lunar landings and orbital missions. These sessions included practical workshops focusing on open science and effective tools for lunar data sharing.

Upcoming Events and Continuing Commitments

This year’s Artemis Accords Principals’ Meeting is set to take place at the IAC in Antalya, Türkiye, starting on Monday, October 5. It will be co-chaired by NASA Deputy Administrator Matt Anderson and Major General Roberto Melgar Sheen, director of the Peruvian Space Agency (CONIDA). The meeting aims to explore ways to support emerging space nations and to disseminate recommendations for mitigating lunar debris.

NASA is actively implementing the principles outlined in the Artemis Accords through initiatives such as the establishment of a Moon Base. The agency has extended invitations to all signatories to participate in its lunar endeavours, contributing scientific payloads, technology demonstrations, CubeSats, and other capabilities.

Guiding Principles of the Artemis Accords

Launched in 2020 by the United States, alongside NASA and the U.S. Department of State, the Artemis Accords were created to address the increasing global interest in lunar activities. The accords set forth the first practical principles aimed at enhancing safety and coordination as nations explore the Moon, Mars, and beyond. Signatories commit to:

• Exploring peacefully and transparently
• Rendering aid to those in need
• Enabling access to scientific data
• Ensuring activities do not interfere with others
• Preserving historically significant sites and artefacts through the development of best practices

As the Artemis Accords continue to attract more nations, NASA remains committed to collaborating with partners globally to ensure a safe, peaceful, and prosperous future in space.

For more information about the Artemis Accords, please visit: https://www.nasa.gov/artemis-accords

For further inquiries, please contact:

Camille Gallo / Elizabeth Shaw
Headquarters, Washington
202-358-1600
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