Latvia signed the Artemis Accords on Monday during a ceremony at NASA headquarters in Washington, according to official sources. Latvia's Minister for Education and Science Dace Melbārde signed on behalf of the country, with NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman hosting the event. More than 40 Artemis Accords countries across six continents sent representatives to Washington for the announcement.
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We are proud to welcome Latvia to the Artemis Accords. Each new signatory strengthens a coalition committed to the transparent and peaceful exploration of space. The accords are the foundation for real missions and real cooperation on the lunar surface, and Latvia's commitment strengthens our shared vision for this next great era of exploration.
Department of State Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Ruth Perry for Jordan's signing ceremony. The Artemis Accords were established in 2020 during the first Trump Administration by the United States and seven other founding nations, according to official sources. They are a set of practical principles aimed at enhancing safety, transparency, and coordination in civil space exploration on the Moon, Mars, and beyond.
More countries are expected to sign the Artemis Accords in the months and years ahead. According to NASA, Jared Isaacman stated, 'We are proud to welcome Latvia to the Artemis Accords. ' The specific contributions Latvia and Jordan will make to Artemis missions or space activities have not been detailed, and the names of the seven other founding nations were not provided in the announcements.
Today, Latvia aligns with a shared vision for humanity beyond Earth, grounded in international cooperation and the peaceful, transparent, and responsible exploration of outer space. By joining the Artemis Accords, we make a clear commitment to these principles. Latvia already contributes to the global space ecosystem through its industry and research, and we look forward the opportunity to deepen cooperation with the United States and NASA, contributing to future space activities under the Artemis framework. Participation in the Artemis Accords is also an investment in the development of our students, researchers, and innovators.