Turkey to Join Artemis Accords as 71st Signatory at NASA Event

NASA will hold an in-person signing ceremony on Aug. 31 at its Washington headquarters, where Turkey is set to become the 71st country to endorse the Artemis Accords. The event, beginning at 2:30 p.m. EDT, will be led by NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman and will feature Turkish Minister of Industry and Technology Mehmet Fatih Kacır together with officials from the U.S. Department of State. Media wishing to attend must confirm their presence by 11 a.m. on the same day via the provided email address, and must follow NASA’s media accreditation guidelines.

The Artemis Accords, introduced in 2020 by the United States and seven founding nations, outline practical rules to promote safety, transparency, and cooperation in civilian space exploration of the Moon, Mars and further destinations. This addition underscores growing international interest in lunar and deep-space activities. Further details and background on the Accords are available through NASA’s official channels.