NASA Celebrates as Artemis Accords Surpasses 75 Signatories
Marking a significant expansion in the number of signatories to the Artemis Accords, NASA welcomed Albania, Croatia, Côte d’Ivoire, and San Marino, bringing total participation to 76 countries. “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,” […]
NASA celebrated as the number of countries participating in the Artemis Accords surpassed 75, with Albania, Croatia, Côte d’Ivoire, and San Marino joining the coalition. Administrator Jared Isaacman stated that this growth reflects a strong commitment to peaceful and responsible space exploration, and noted that nearly a third of new signatories joined since President Trump's second term began.
The accords, which aim to guide international cooperation in lunar and Martian exploration, have seen nearly 40% of world nations collaborate. Two-thirds of countries that signed the 1967 Outer Space Treaty have also signed the Artemis Accords. The Signatories Group Method of Operations, established in 2024, facilitates twice-annual meetings for the group, and has led to progress on issues like noninterference, interoperability, scientific data sharing, and registration practices.
The Artemis Accords Principals’ Meeting, co-chaired by NASA Deputy Administrator Matt Anderson and Major General Roberto Melgar Sheen, will take place at the International Astronautical Congress in Antalya, Türkiye, on Oct. 5, 2026.
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