Kurt M. Campbell Deputy Secretary of State | Official Website
The Republic of Cyprus has officially joined the Artemis Accords, becoming the 46th nation to sign the agreement. The signing ceremony took place in Nicosia, with Deputy Minister of Research, Innovation, and Digital Policy Nicodemos Damianou representing Cyprus. State Department Assistant Secretary James O’Brien and NASA Associate Administrator James Free participated virtually.
"The United States welcomes the Republic of Cyprus to the Artemis Accords," a statement from the Office of the Spokesperson noted. This development marks a significant step in the expanding partnership between Cyprus and the United States on various issues. The signing also coincided with the inaugural U.S.-Republic of Cyprus Strategic Dialogue held in Nicosia.
The Artemis Accords were initiated in 2020 by the United States along with seven other countries. They establish guidelines for responsible space exploration. With this new addition, Cyprus joins a group that includes nations such as Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Japan, and many others committed to sustainable civil space activities.
The U.S. Department of State and NASA are responsible for leading outreach efforts related to these accords.
For further details about the Artemis Accords or media inquiries, interested parties can visit https://www.state.gov/artemis-accords/ or contact OES-Press@state.gov.
