Liechtenstein has become the 52nd nation to sign the Artemis Accords, a set of principles established in 2020 by the United States and seven other countries to guide responsible space exploration. The signing ceremony took place at NASA headquarters, with Rainer Schnepfleitner, Director of Liechtenstein’s Office for Communications, signing on behalf of his government. Present at the event were Georg Sparber, Ambassador of Liechtenstein to the United States; Scott C. Miller, U.S. Ambassador to Switzerland and Liechtenstein; and Pam Melroy, NASA Deputy Administrator.
"The United States welcomes Liechtenstein to the Artemis Accords," a statement noted. "Liechtenstein is a valued friend and partner, with a steadfast commitment to human rights, democratic values, and good governance." The statement further highlighted that Liechtenstein's participation demonstrates its dedication to international cooperation in space activities.
The Accords now include signatories from diverse nations such as Angola, Argentina, Australia, Canada, France, Germany, India, Japan, Mexico, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia among others. These countries join together in supporting sustainable civil space endeavors under guidelines led by the Department of State and NASA.
For more details about the Artemis Accords or media inquiries related to this development contact OES-Press@state.gov.
