Latvia Signs Artemis Accords, Expanding International Space Cooperation

20 articles · Updated · NASA · Apr 23

Latvia has become the 62nd country to sign the NASA-led Artemis Accords, committing to peaceful and transparent space exploration.
The agreement was signed in Washington by Latvian Minister Dace Melbārde, with Jordan joining as the 63rd signatory shortly after.
The Artemis Accords set international standards for lunar safety, scientific data sharing, and cooperation in future Moon and Mars missions.

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Are the Artemis Accords setting universal rules or just rules for a US-led space club?

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