October marked the fifth anniversary of NASA and the original founders signing the Artemis Accords, as well as the recognition of Hungary, Malaysia and the Philippines joining the expanding coalition dedicated to the peaceful exploration of space. The number of countries involved now totals 59.<\/p>\n
\u201cNASA welcomes the newest signatories, whose participation strengthens the global commitment to responsible exploration,\u201d said acting NASA Administrator Sean Duffy. \u201cTheir decision to sign the Artemis Accords affirms a shared commitment to safe, transparent, and peaceful exploration \u2014 at a time when others seek to weaponize the final frontier. Together we are building the foundation for the Golden Age of space exploration.\u201d<\/p>\n
Both Malaysia and the Philippines signed the Artemis Accords as part of President Trump\u2019s visit to Kuala Lumpur for the annual Association of Southeast Asian Nations Summit. The separate signings were announced<\/a> by the White House on Oct. 26.<\/p>\n Foreign Minister P\u00e9ter Szijj\u00e1rt\u00f3 of Hungary signed the Artemis Accords on Oct. 22 while in Washington during an official visit, in the lead up to President Trump\u2019s meeting with Prime Minister Viktor Orb\u00e1n.<\/p>\n Hungary\u2019s signing came three months after Hungarian to Orbit (HUNOR) astronaut Tibor Kapu launched to space<\/a> in a mission aboard a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft to the International Space Station. The private astronauts, part of the NASA-supported Axiom Mission 4 crew, spent about two weeks conducting science, outreach, and commercial activities, alongside NASA astronauts. \u00a0<\/p>\n Five years of progress<\/strong><\/p>\n On Oct. 13, 2020, during the first Trump Administration, the United States, led by NASA and the U.S. Department of State, joined with seven other founding nations to establish the Artemis Accords, responding to the growing interest in lunar activities by both governments and private companies.<\/p>\n Since then, the Artemis Accords have grown into an international coalition. What began with a handful of founding nations has multiplied with seven countries signing in 2025 alone. The surge in participation highlights an increased global commitment to shaping a safe, peaceful, and prosperous future in space.<\/p>\n In September, NASA co-chaired the Artemis Accords Principals\u2019 Meeting in Sydney<\/a> alongside the space agencies of Australia and the United Arab Emirates. The gathering brought together dozens of signatory nations to deepen dialogue and strengthen shared commitments to the sustainable and responsible use of space. Global space leaders discussed the following topics:<\/p>\n At the meeting, NASA committed to hosting an Artemis Accords workshop in 2026 for signatories focused on transparency and the sharing of data. The agency has taken additional steps since the accords were established to release more information about lunar missions, promoting openness and preventing harmful interference.<\/p>\n The progress made by signatories, and their continued commitment to implementing the accords\u2019 principles, is essential to advancing sustainable exploration of the Moon under the Artemis campaign, Mars, and beyond. Following a call to Artemis Accords signatories, four CubeSats from South Korea, Saudi Arabia, Argentina, and Germany, will fly<\/a> on Artemis II.<\/p>\n More nations are expected to sign the accords in the months and years ahead, as NASA and its partners continue to advance the principles of the accords.<\/p>\n Learn more about the Artemis Accords at:<\/p>\n\n