{"id":434528,"date":"2026-05-22T07:03:31","date_gmt":"2026-05-21T21:03:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/?guid=436541e41cd77a95398288d8141fb837"},"modified":"2026-05-22T07:03:31","modified_gmt":"2026-05-21T21:03:31","slug":"nasa-joins-artemis-accords-workshop-as-global-signings-rise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/?p=434528","title":{"rendered":"NASA Joins Artemis Accords Workshop as Global Signings Rise"},"content":{"rendered":"
\n
\n
\n
\"Representatives<\/a><\/figure>
\n
Representatives of the Artemis Accords signatories including the United States, led by NASA and the U.S. Department of State, met May 13\u201314, 2026, in Lima for the fourth annual Artemis Accords workshop.<\/div>\n
Credit: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Peru and Peruvian Space Agency (CONIDA)<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

The United States participated in an Artemis Accords workshop in Lima, Peru, last week, following a new wave of nations committing to safe and responsible exploration of the Moon, Mars, and beyond.<\/p>\n

Leading up to the event, six countries, including Latvia, Jordan, Morocco, Malta, Ireland, and Paraguay, joined the growing coalition of Artemis Accords signatories during ceremonies held at NASA Headquarters and abroad. This brings the total number of Artemis Accords signatories to 67 like-minded nations.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis gathering showcases the remarkable global momentum behind the Artemis Accords\u00a0and our Artemis\u00a0program,\u201d\u00a0said\u00a0NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman.\u00a0\u201cThe Artemis Accords were created in President Trump\u2019s first term and, as we\u00a0execute\u00a0his National Space Policy,\u00a0we\u00a0are\u00a0putting these principles into practice.\u00a0By aligning\u00a0our\u00a0capabilities, acting with urgency, and moving forward as partners, these signatory countries will help shape the future, not from the sidelines, but as essential contributors to humanity\u2019s first permanent outpost on\u00a0the Moon.\u00a0Each and every\u00a0Artemis Accords signatory\u00a0has the opportunity to\u00a0play a meaningful role with NASA as we work together to build a sustained human presence on the surface of the\u00a0Moon.\u201d<\/p>\n

On May 13-14, representatives from NASA and the U.S. Department of State joined dozens of counterparts from 30 countries, including several of the newest signatories, for technical discussions and a tabletop exercise focused on operating in complex lunar environments.<\/p>\n

Peru hosted the fourth annual workshop, marking the first time the gathering has taken place in South America.<\/p>\n

“One of our objectives in hosting this edition of the workshops in our country was to increase regional participation,\u201d said Maj. Gen. Roberto Melgar Sheen, director of Peruvian Space Agency (CONIDA). \u201cI am pleased to say that we have achieved this: All South American signatory countries are taking part in this event, with 90% participating in person and 10% virtually.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Artemis Accords community reviewed planned lunar landing and orbiting missions from all the signatories in attendance. With more than a dozen lunar landing missions expected over the next 18 months, last week\u2019s discussions and tabletop exercises focused on non-interference, interoperability, release of scientific data, orbital debris and mitigation. These conversations included a presentation on NASA\u2019s exploration plan, which accelerates the agency\u2019s missions to the Moon. Artemis Accords signatories now have expanded opportunities to support NASA\u2019s Moon Base and deepen their participation in the broader Artemis program, following the agency\u2019s Ignition event<\/a> on March 24.<\/p>\n

“Peru joined the Artemis Accords in 2024, aiming to participate in a cutting-edge dialogue mechanism that addresses global trends in space exploration. We aspire to forge cooperative ties with the signatories of the Artemis Accords that contribute to the scientific and aerospace development of our country,” said Peru\u2019s Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Ambassador Felix Denegri about the workshop.<\/p>\n

During the first Trump Administration, the United States, led by NASA and the U.S. State Department, joined with seven other founding nations in 2020 to establish the Artemis Accords in response to the growing interest in lunar activities by both governments and private companies. Today, countries representing every region of the world have committed to responsible principles for exploration.<\/p>\n

Signing the Artemis Accords means a commitment to the peaceful and transparent exploration of space; rendering aid to those in need; enabling access to scientific data; ensuring activities do not interfere with those of others; and preserving historically significant sites and artifacts by developing best practices.<\/p>\n

More countries are expected to sign the Artemis Accords in the months and years ahead, as NASA continues its work to establish a safe, peaceful, and prosperous future in space. <\/p>\n

For more information about the Artemis Accords, visit:<\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/artemis-accords<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

-end-<\/p>\n

Camille Gallo \/ Elizabeth Shaw
Headquarters, Washington
202-358-1600
camille.m.gallo@nasa.gov<\/a> \/ elizabeth.a.shaw@nasa.gov<\/a><\/p>\n

\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n

Share<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
\n