NASA Welcomes Media to the Signing Ceremony of Turkey’s Artemis Accords

Turkey is set to officially sign the Artemis Accords during a ceremony scheduled for 2:30 p.m. EDT on Monday, August 31, at NASA Headquarters in Washington, D.C. With this signing, Turkey will become the 71st nation to join the initiative.

The event will be hosted by NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, who will welcome Turkey’s Minister of Industry and Technology, Mehmet Fatih Kacır. Officials from the U.S. Department of State will also be in attendance to mark this significant occasion.

This ceremony is open to in-person attendance only. Members of the media who wish to cover the event are required to RSVP by 11 a.m. on August 31, by contacting hq-media@mail.nasa.gov. Further details regarding NASA’s media accreditation policy can be found on their official website.

Background of the Artemis Accords

Established in 2020 during the first Trump Administration, the Artemis Accords were initiated by the United States, spearheaded by NASA and the State Department, in collaboration with seven founding nations. This initiative was a response to the increasing interest in lunar exploration from both governmental bodies and private enterprises.

The Accords introduce a foundational framework of practical principles designed to promote safety, transparency, and cooperative efforts in civil space exploration extending to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. These guidelines aim to foster an environment of collaboration among countries engaged in space exploration.

Further Information on the Artemis Accords

For those interested in learning more about the Artemis Accords and the principles they embody, additional information is available on the NASA website. The initiative is a testament to the growing international commitment to explore outer space responsibly and collaboratively.

Media inquiries can be directed to Camille Gallo or Elizabeth Shaw at NASA Headquarters in Washington, with contact numbers provided for further assistance.