NASA Welcomes Media to the Signing Ceremony of Artemis Accords in Albania

The Republic of Albania is set to formalise its commitment to international space exploration by signing the Artemis Accords during a ceremony scheduled for 12 p.m. EDT on Monday, 21st September, at NASA Headquarters in Washington, D.C. This milestone will mark Albania as the 73rd nation to join this significant initiative.

Nasa’s Deputy Administrator, Matt Anderson, will preside over the event, welcoming Albania’s Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Ferit Hoxha, alongside the Ambassador of the Republic of Albania to the United States, Ervin Bushati. They will be joined by officials from the U.S. Department of State to commemorate this important occasion.

Attendance at this ceremony is limited to in-person guests. Members of the media wishing to cover the event are required to RSVP by 10 a.m. on 21st September, via the email hq-media@mail.nasa.gov. Details regarding NASA’s media accreditation policy can be found online.

Foundation of the Artemis Accords

The Artemis Accords were established in 2020 during the first Trump Administration, spearheaded by NASA in collaboration with the U.S. State Department and seven other founding nations. This initiative arose in response to the increasing global interest in lunar exploration, both from governmental bodies and private enterprises.

These accords introduce fundamental principles designed to promote safety, transparency, and cooperation in civil space exploration, not only on the Moon but also on Mars and beyond. The guidelines aim to ensure that all participating nations can work together effectively for the advancement of space exploration.

Further Information on the Artemis Accords

To delve deeper into the details of the Artemis Accords and understand its implications for international space collaboration, interested parties can access more information through NASA’s dedicated webpage.

For media inquiries or additional details, representatives Camille Gallo and Elizabeth Shaw can be contacted at NASA Headquarters in Washington, with the following numbers: 202-358-1600. Email correspondence can be directed to camille.m.gallo@nasa.gov and elizabeth.a.shaw@nasa.gov.