Greece becomes 35th nation to sign Artemis Accords

Greece officially becomes the 35th country to sign the Artemis Accords, a program led by the U.S. to establish a permanent base on the moon

Greece has become the 35th nation to sign the Artemis Accords, solidifying its commitment to the U.S.-led program to establish a permanent base on the moon.

During a signing ceremony in Washington, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Greek Foreign Minister Georgios Gerapetritis expressed satisfaction with the cooperation between their countries in the realm of space.

Blinken highlighted the increasing adoption of the Artemis Accords by more nations. 

What are the Artemis Accords?

The Artemis Accords are a set of principles and guidelines established by the U.S. to govern international cooperation and norms for space exploration and lunar activities.

Named after NASA’s Artemis program, which aims to return humans to the Moon, the accords outline key principles such as the peaceful exploration of space, transparency, interoperability and the utilization of space resources in a sustainable manner.

These accords serve as a framework for collaboration among nations participating in space exploration missions, including establishing standards for lunar mining, sharing scientific data, and promoting the peaceful and responsible use of outer space.

As of now, multiple countries, including the U.S., Japan, Australia, the U.K., and now Greece, have signed onto the Artemis Accords, demonstrating their commitment to cooperation in space exploration efforts.

Türkiye is not a party to the Accords.

Source: Newsroom