Slovenia has officially become the 39th signatory to the Artemis Accords, a significant milestone in the realm of space exploration. The signing took place on April 19 in Ljubljana as part of the U.S.-Slovenia Strategic Dialogue. The Artemis Accords, established in 2020 by the United States and seven other countries, aim to provide a practical set of principles to guide space exploration.
State Secretary Matevž Frangež of the Ministry of the Economy, Tourism, and Sport represented Slovenia by signing the Accords, with Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs James O’Brien in attendance. Speaking on the occasion, it was highlighted that the United States and Slovenia's participation in the Artemis Accords further strengthens their close connection, underpinned by shared democratic values and a commitment to the international rules-based order.
With this step, Slovenia joins a coalition of 38 other nations in endorsing the principles outlined in the Artemis Accords for sustainable civil space activity. This collective effort signifies a global commitment to responsible and cooperative space exploration.
The Department of State and NASA are at the forefront of leading the outreach and implementation of the Artemis Accords on behalf of the United States. For those seeking more information, the official Artemis Accords page on the Department of State's website is available for reference.
This development underscores the growing collaboration and shared vision in the realm of space exploration and further solidifies the bonds between nations committed to advancing scientific achievements beyond Earth's boundaries.
