Artemis Accords Reach 50 Signatories with Panama and Austria Joining

The milestone highlights growing international commitment to safe and responsible space exploration under NASA's Artemis program.

Panama and Austria signed the Artemis Accords on December 11, 2024, becoming the 49th and 50th nations to join the initiative.
The Artemis Accords establish principles for peaceful, transparent, and cooperative space exploration among participating nations.
The number of signatories has grown significantly since the Accords' inception in 2020, with 17 new countries joining in 2024 alone.
Key commitments under the Accords include non-interference, data sharing, sustainability guidelines, and the management of space debris, particularly for lunar exploration.
NASA Administrator Bill Nelson emphasized the importance of international collaboration in advancing humanity's presence in space for the benefit of all.