Artemis Accords Signatory Coalition (76 Nations)
San Marino signed in September 2026, joining 75 international partners for peaceful lunar exploration.Core Artemis Accords Commitments Explained
Groundwork established in 2020 grounded in the 1967 Outer Space Treaty to guide sustainable, transparent, and cooperative human activity in cislunar space.
Peaceful Exploration & Transparency
Affirmation that all activities must be conducted exclusively for peaceful purposes. Signatories commit to publicly sharing national space policies and scientific plans.
Interoperability & Emergency Aid
Fostering standardized docking, communications, and life-support interfaces. Signatories commit to rendering all feasible assistance to astronauts in distress.
Open Scientific Data
Commitment to rapid, public dissemination of scientific telemetry and planetary findings to maximize global benefit and cooperative research.
Preserving Outer Space Heritage
Protecting historic lunar artifacts, landing modules (e.g., Apollo, Luna, Surveyor), and footprints from plume impingement and degradation.
Space Resources & Non-Appropriation
Extraction and utilization of lunar water ice and regolith does not constitute national appropriation under Article II of the 1967 Outer Space Treaty.
Safety Zones & Orbital Debris
Creation of temporary, transparent safety coordination areas to prevent harmful interference, alongside strict passivation and disposal commitments.