NASA, as well as the leaders of global space agencies and government representatives around the world, met on Monday to advance the implementation of Artemis agreements – practical principles designed to guide responsible exploration of the moon, March and beyond.
The meeting took place during the 76th Astronautical International Congress (IAC) which takes place in Sydney. In the opening remarks, the acting administrator of NASA, Sean Duffy, underlined the five -year anniversary of the Artemis agreements next month.
“When President Trump launched the Artemis agreements during his first mandate, he made sure that the American values will open the way – gather a coalition of nations to establish the rules of the road in space and ensure that exploration remains peaceful. After five years, the coalition is stronger than ever. This is essential to what we are looking to beat China to the Moon, not only to leave footprints, but that moment to stay, “said Duffy.
The United States, led by NASA and the US State Department, signed the agreements on October 13, 2020, with seven other founding countries. The agreements were created in response to the growing world interest in lunar activities by governments and private companies. They now include 56 countries signatories – almost 30% of countries around the world.
The event was co -chaired by NASA, the Australian Space Agency and the Space Agency for Water. Dozens of nations were represented, creating the basics of future spatial exploration of the golden age of exploration and innovation.
“Australia is a proud founding signatory of the Artemis agreements and focuses on the support of new signatories in the Indo-Pacific region,” said the head of the Australian space agency Enrico Palermo. “The purpose of the agreements is as important – if not more important – as during its first establishment. This annual gathering of IAC 2025 directors is a key opportunity to reaffirm our collective commitment to explore the Moon, Mars and beyond peacefully, safe and sustainable. ”
During the meeting, the leaders discussed the recommendations of non-interference in the spatial activities of the other, in particular transparency to the expected launch dates, the general nature of activities and landing places. They also discussed the attenuation of orbital debris and the management of elimination, the interoperability of systems for safer and more effective operations, and the publication of scientific data.
In May 2025, the United Arab Emirates organized an artemis Atelm Agreement workshop focused on subjects, such as non-interference and recording of spatial objects and reports beyond terrestrial orbit.
“Through in Active Participation in The Artemis Accords and by Organizing Specialized Workshops, We Aim to ReinForce the Principles of Transparency, Sustainability, and Innovation in Space Activities. We are Committed to Strengthering International Partnerships and Facilitating The Exchange of Expertise, Thereby Contribute Robust Global Framework for Safe and Responsible Space Exploration, While Opening New Frontiers for Scientific Research, “Said Uae Minister of Sports and Chairman of Uae Space Agency Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi. “This reflects the unwavering commitment of water to improve international cooperation in spatial exploration and promotion of the peaceful use of space.”
More and more countries should sign the Artemis agreements in the months and years to come, because NASA continues its work to establish a safe, peaceful and prosperous future in space.
Learn more about Artemis agreements to:
https://www.nasa.gov/artemis-cords
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Bethany Stevens / Elizabeth Shaw
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Bethany.c.stevens@nasa.gov / Elizabeth.a.shaw@nasa.gov
