{
  "id": 3802555,
  "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",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-08-27T18:42:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "NASA",
    "slug": "nasa",
    "url": "https://www.nasa.gov/news-release/nasa-invites-media-to-turkey-artemis-accords-signing-ceremony/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "NASA is set to extend its invitation to media representatives for a significant event at its Washington headquarters. On Monday, August 31st, at 2:30 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time, the agency will host the signing of the Artemis Accords by Turkey, marking the nation as the 71st signatory to the agreement. The ceremony will be presided over by NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman and Turkish Minister of Industry and Technology Mehmet Fatih Kacır. This milestone signifies a collaborative step in the realm of lunar exploration, as both nations join the other founding members of the Artemis Accords. Media interested in this exclusive event are required to confirm their attendance by replying to hq-media@mail.nasa.gov no later than 11 a.m. on August 31st. It's important to note that this gathering is an in-person affair, adhering to NASA's media accreditation policy which can be accessed online. The Artemis Accords, initiated in 2020 during the Trump administration, were a collective effort between the United States, led by NASA and the State Department, and seven other founding nations, aiming to set a new standard for safety, transparency, and cooperation in civil space exploration activities on the Moon, Mars, and beyond. For further information on the Artemis Accords, interested parties can visit the official NASA website at https://www.nasa.gov/artemis-accords.",
  "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. […]",
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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",
        "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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