Science & Space
San Marino Joins 76-Nation Artemis Accords Coalition
San Marino became the 76th country to sign the Artemis Accords at a ceremony attended by NASA and U.S. officials.
What happened
The Republic of San Marino signed the Artemis Accords on Friday during a ceremony in Rimini, Italy. NASA and U.S. Department of State officials attended the event, making San Marino the 76th signatory to the framework. NASA Deputy Administrator said San Marino had joined “a growing coalition of like-minded nations committed to the peaceful, transparent, and responsible exploration of space.” The available source identifies the signing and the stated principles but provides no further details about San Marino’s commitments, implementation, or any commercial arrangements linked to the agreement.
Why it matters
The signing expands the number of countries associated with the Artemis Accords’ stated principles for peaceful, transparent, and responsible space exploration. No specific business or financial consequence is provided.
Source: NASA