{
  "id": 3802394,
  "title": "NASA Invites Media to Turkey Artemis Accords Signing Ceremony",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/nasa-invites-media-to-turkey-artemis-accords-signing-ceremony",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-08-27T18:42:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "NASA Science",
    "slug": "nasa-science",
    "url": "https://www.nasa.gov/news-release/nasa-invites-media-to-turkey-artemis-accords-signing-ceremony/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "NASA has extended an invitation to journalists for a special signing ceremony in Washington, D.C., where Turkey will become the 71st country to endorse the Artemis Accords. The event, set for 2:30 p.m. EDT on Monday, August 31, will take place at NASA Headquarters and will be attended by NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, Turkish Minister of Industry and Technology Mehmet Fatih Kacır, and U.S. Department of State officials. Media representation wishing to attend must submit their RSVP by 11 a.m. on the same day, sending an email to hq-media@mail.nasa.gov. The accreditation policy for NASA journalists can be found on their official website. The Artemis Accords, first launched during the Trump Administration, were a collaborative effort involving the United States and seven other nations to establish guidelines for civil space exploration on the Moon, Mars, and beyond. These accords aimed to promote safety, transparency, and coordination among participating countries and private enterprises in lunar activities. Further information about the Artemis Accords can be accessed through the provided link.",
  "summary": "Turkey will sign the Artemis Accords during a ceremony at 2:30 p.m. EDT Monday, Aug. 31, at NASA Headquarters in Washington, becoming the 71st country signatory. NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman will host Turkish Minister of Industry and Technology Mehmet Fatih Kacır for the ceremony, together with U.S. Department of State officials. This event is in person only. […] The post NASA Invites Media…",
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        "title": "NASA Invites Media to Turkey Artemis Accords Signing Ceremony",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/nasa-invites-media-to-turkey-artemis-accords-signing-ceremony-3802555",
        "published": "2026-08-27T18:42:38.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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