{"id":549519,"date":"2026-09-24T06:37:19","date_gmt":"2026-09-23T20:37:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/?p=1049853"},"modified":"2026-09-24T06:37:19","modified_gmt":"2026-09-23T20:37:19","slug":"nasa-welcomes-croatia-as-newest-artemis-accords-signatory","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/?p=549519","title":{"rendered":"NASA Welcomes Croatia as Newest Artemis Accords Signatory"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Republic of Croatia became the 74th signatory to the Artemis Accords on Wednesday during a ceremony in the capital city of Zagreb with NASA and U.S. Department of State officials present.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is my privilege to welcome the Republic of Croatia as the latest signatory of the Artemis Accords,\u201d said NASA Deputy Matt Anderson in pre-recorded remarks during the ceremony. \u201cJoining the Artemis Accords opens another chapter. We\u2019ve aligned on the principles. The opportunities to contribute are growing. And now we can look toward what the United States and Croatia can accomplish together beyond Earth. Humanity\u2019s opportunities in space are endless, and we are proud to welcome Croatia to the Artemis Accords community.\u201d<\/p>\n

Croatia\u2019s Minister of Science, Education, and Youth Radovan Fuchs signed on behalf of the country. U.S. Ambassador to Croatia Nicole McGraw and Gregory Mann, NASA Europe representative, attended event.<\/p>\n

\u201cCroatian scientists and companies are demonstrating growing interest in the space industry,\u201d said Fuchs. \u201cWe have therefore decided to expand our international cooperation by joining the Artemis Accords. This international agreement has been recognized as a key opportunity for the robust development of Croatia\u2019s scientific community, the introduction of new technologies, and the strengthening of the economy.\u201d<\/p>\n

Croatia marked a major milestone with the successful launch of its first satellite, CroCube, on Dec. 21, 2024. The satellite reached orbit aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, highlighting Croatia\u2019s growing technological capabilities and interest in space collaboration.<\/p>\n

NASA and the State Department joined with seven other founding nations to establish the Artemis Accords in 2020, responding to the growing interest in lunar activities by both governments and private companies.<\/p>\n

The Artemis Accords are the first set of practical principles aimed at enhancing transparency, safety, and coordination among like-minded nations as they explore the Moon, Mars, and beyond, committing nations to:<\/p>\n