Artemis Accords reach 76 signatory countries

Albania, Croatia, Côte d’Ivoire and San Marino have joined the Artemis Accords, bringing the number of signatory countries to 76, according to NASA. The agency’s announcement did not give the date the four countries signed.

Launched in 2020 by the United States and seven other nations, the accords set principles for safe, peaceful and coordinated exploration of the Moon, Mars and beyond.

NASA says the signatories’ group meets twice a year and develops recommendations on issues including noninterference, interoperability, scientific data sharing and registration practices. The group adopted its operating framework in 2024.

NASA also said workshops this year included discussions of planned lunar missions and practical ways to share lunar data. The accords’ stated aim is to support coordination as countries pursue space exploration.