Thailand Joins Artemis Accords, Expanding Global Space Collaboration
The Southeast Asian nation becomes the 51st signatory, marking its commitment to peaceful and responsible space exploration alongside U.S. and international partners.
Overview
- Thailand signed the U.S.-led Artemis Accords on December 16, becoming the 51st country to commit to principles for peaceful and sustainable space exploration.
- The signing ceremony in Bangkok included Thai government officials, U.S. Ambassador Robert Godec, and recorded remarks from NASA Administrator Bill Nelson.
- Thailand is the first nation to join both the Artemis Accords and China's International Lunar Research Station (ILRS) initiative, reflecting its dual engagement in global space programs.
- The Artemis Accords, established in 2020, outline principles for space exploration based on the 1967 Outer Space Treaty and emphasize transparency, safety, and peaceful collaboration.
- NASA and U.S. officials praised Thailand's leadership in advancing international space cooperation, with more countries expected to join the Accords in the near future.