US Space Agency Celebrates Five Years of Artemis Accords, Welcomes Three New Nations
In a significant milestone, NASA marked the fifth anniversary of its founding signatories signing the Artemis Accords. This move has been bolstered by the addition of Hungary, Malaysia, and the Philippines to the coalition dedicated to peaceful space exploration.
Acting NASA Administrator Sean Duffy welcomed the newest members, stating that their participation strengthens the global commitment to responsible exploration. "Their decision to sign the Artemis Accords affirms a shared commitment to safe, transparent, and peaceful exploration — at a time when others seek to weaponize the final frontier," he added. By joining forces, nations are building the foundation for what Duffy termed the 'Golden Age of space exploration'.
Malaysia and the Philippines signed the accords as part of President Trump's visit to Kuala Lumpur during the annual Association of Southeast Asian Nations Summit. Hungary's signing occurred earlier in October while Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó was in Washington, prior to a meeting with Prime Minister Viktor Orbán.
This development comes three months after Hungarian astronaut Tibor Kapu launched aboard a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft to the International Space Station as part of the Axiom Mission 4 crew. During his mission, Kapu conducted science outreach and commercial activities alongside NASA astronauts.
The Artemis Accords have grown from its initial establishment with seven founding nations in October 2020. Since then, the coalition has welcomed numerous countries signing in 2025 alone, indicating a strengthened global commitment to shaping a safe and prosperous future in space. This surge in participation highlights an increased commitment to responsible exploration.
In September, NASA co-chaired the Artemis Accords Principals' Meeting in Sydney alongside the Australian and UAE space agencies. The meeting brought together dozens of signatory nations to deepen dialogue and strengthen shared commitments on key topics such as non-interference, orbital debris mitigation, interoperability, and data release. NASA has taken steps to increase transparency by hosting an upcoming workshop for signatories focused on data sharing.
The continued commitment of signatories is crucial to advancing sustainable exploration beyond Earth's orbit. The agency plans to host additional workshops in the coming years, with four CubeSats from South Korea, Saudi Arabia, Argentina, and Germany set to fly on Artemis II missions.
With more nations expected to join the accords in the months ahead, NASA and its partners are poised to advance the principles of responsible space exploration.
In a significant milestone, NASA marked the fifth anniversary of its founding signatories signing the Artemis Accords. This move has been bolstered by the addition of Hungary, Malaysia, and the Philippines to the coalition dedicated to peaceful space exploration.
Acting NASA Administrator Sean Duffy welcomed the newest members, stating that their participation strengthens the global commitment to responsible exploration. "Their decision to sign the Artemis Accords affirms a shared commitment to safe, transparent, and peaceful exploration — at a time when others seek to weaponize the final frontier," he added. By joining forces, nations are building the foundation for what Duffy termed the 'Golden Age of space exploration'.
Malaysia and the Philippines signed the accords as part of President Trump's visit to Kuala Lumpur during the annual Association of Southeast Asian Nations Summit. Hungary's signing occurred earlier in October while Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó was in Washington, prior to a meeting with Prime Minister Viktor Orbán.
This development comes three months after Hungarian astronaut Tibor Kapu launched aboard a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft to the International Space Station as part of the Axiom Mission 4 crew. During his mission, Kapu conducted science outreach and commercial activities alongside NASA astronauts.
The Artemis Accords have grown from its initial establishment with seven founding nations in October 2020. Since then, the coalition has welcomed numerous countries signing in 2025 alone, indicating a strengthened global commitment to shaping a safe and prosperous future in space. This surge in participation highlights an increased commitment to responsible exploration.
In September, NASA co-chaired the Artemis Accords Principals' Meeting in Sydney alongside the Australian and UAE space agencies. The meeting brought together dozens of signatory nations to deepen dialogue and strengthen shared commitments on key topics such as non-interference, orbital debris mitigation, interoperability, and data release. NASA has taken steps to increase transparency by hosting an upcoming workshop for signatories focused on data sharing.
The continued commitment of signatories is crucial to advancing sustainable exploration beyond Earth's orbit. The agency plans to host additional workshops in the coming years, with four CubeSats from South Korea, Saudi Arabia, Argentina, and Germany set to fly on Artemis II missions.
With more nations expected to join the accords in the months ahead, NASA and its partners are poised to advance the principles of responsible space exploration.