NASA Welcomes San Marino Signing Artemis Accords
San Marino has become the 76th nation to sign the Artemis Accords, a NASA-led initiative for peaceful lunar and space exploration. The agreement emphasizes international cooperation and safety standards for future Moon and Mars missions.
Why it matters
The expansion of the Artemis Accords reflects growing international competition and collaboration in space exploration, setting the stage for future lunar infrastructure.
The Republic of San Marino became the 76th signatory to the Artemis Accords during a ceremony in the city of Rimini on Friday with NASA and U.S. Department of State officials present.
"San Marino joins a growing coalition of like-minded nations committed to the peaceful, transparent, and responsible exploration of space," said NASA Deputy Administrator Matt Anderson. "President Trump has directed NASA to build a Moon Base and establish an enduring presence on the lunar surface. As we do, we are putting the principles of the Accords into practice. NASA has invited every Artemis Accords signatory to participate in our return to the Moon through scientific payloads, technology demonstrations, CubeSats, and other capabilities. San Marino is already looking toward that future."
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