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.

• 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.

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