Artemis Accords

UAE EMBASSY, MOHAMMED BIN RASHID SPACE CENTRE, UAE SPACE AGENCY AND NASA CELEBRATE GROWING COLLABORATION TO EXPAND HUMAN SPACE EXPLORATION

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Friday, March 8, 2024

WASHINGTON, March 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Senior officials from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the United States (US) today reaffirmed their shared commitment to expand cooperation and advance scientific and technical collaboration in the fields of human space exploration and aeronautics research. The officials spoke at a briefing in Washington, D.C. that included representatives from the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC), the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) the UAE Space Agency and the National Space Council. The event was hosted by UAE Ambassador to the US Yousef Al Otaiba.

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  • The officials spoke at a briefing in Washington, D.C. that included representatives from the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC), the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) the UAE Space Agency and the National Space Council.
  • Together, we are taking giant leaps in science and technology that will further the Artemis campaign, and the future of human space exploration."
  • "From the Gateway program to exploring Mars' atmosphere, our two nations' partnership continues to go from strength to strength.
  • The event comprised a series of discussions featuring senior government officials from the US and UAE space sectors.

NASA Welcomes Uruguay Foreign Minister for Artemis Accords Signing

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Thursday, February 15, 2024

WASHINGTON, Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- During a ceremony at NASA Headquarters in Washington Thursday, Uruguay became the 36th country to sign the Artemis Accords.

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  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- During a ceremony at NASA Headquarters in Washington Thursday, Uruguay became the 36th country to sign the Artemis Accords.
  • NASA Administrator Bill Nelson participated in the signing ceremony for the agency, and Omar Paganini, foreign minister, signed the Artemis Accords on behalf of Uruguay.
  • Also participating in the event were:
    Andrés Augusto Durán Hareau, Uruguayan ambassador to the U.S.
    "NASA welcomes Uruguay as the newest member of the Artemis Accords family," said Nelson.
  • Since then, the Accords signatories have held focused discussions on how best to implement the Artemis Accords principles.

NASA Welcomes Greece as Newest Artemis Accords Signatory

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Friday, February 9, 2024

"Congratulations to Greece on becoming the 35th country to join the Artemis Accords family," said Nelson.

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  • "Congratulations to Greece on becoming the 35th country to join the Artemis Accords family," said Nelson.
  • The Artemis Accords were established in 2020 by the United States together with seven other original signatories .
  • Since then, the Accords signatories have held focused discussions on how best to implement the Artemis Accords principles.
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NASA Welcomes Belgium as Newest Artemis Accords Signatory

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024

"Congratulations to Belgium on becoming the newest member of the Artemis Accords family," said NASA Administrator Bill Nelson.

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  • "Congratulations to Belgium on becoming the newest member of the Artemis Accords family," said NASA Administrator Bill Nelson.
  • As the 34th signatory of the Artemis Accords, Belgium is showing great leadership in committing to responsible exploration in the 21st century."
  • NASA, in coordination with the U.S. Department of State, established the Artemis Accords in 2020 together with seven other original signatories .
  • Since then, the Accords signatories have held focused discussions on how best to implement the Artemis Accords principles.

NASA, United Arab Emirates Announce Artemis Lunar Gateway Airlock

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Sunday, January 7, 2024

The lunar space station will support NASA's missions for long-term exploration of the Moon under Artemis for the benefit of all.

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  • The lunar space station will support NASA's missions for long-term exploration of the Moon under Artemis for the benefit of all.
  • Today's announcement and partnership between the United States and United Arab Emirates advances this important work.
  • "The United States and the United Arab Emirates are marking a historic moment in our nations' collaboration in space, and the future of human space exploration," said NASA Administrator Bill Nelson.
  • In addition to operating the airlock, MBRSC also will provide engineering support for the life of the lunar space station.

VERSES and NASA Partner to Pursue Standards for Space Industry

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Thursday, November 30, 2023

NASA seeks to advance international and interagency collaboration on space exploration efforts through technology and policy standards.

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  • NASA seeks to advance international and interagency collaboration on space exploration efforts through technology and policy standards.
  • NASA, JPL and many other stakeholders in the new “space race” have a vested interest in standardizing infrastructure and supporting the space economy, which Morgan Stanley estimates may grow to $1 Trillion by 2040.
  • The international space agency community is actively seeking to develop standards for space exploration.
  • Therefore, the Artemis Accords call for partner nations to utilize open international standards, develop new standards when necessary, and strive to support interoperability to the greatest extent practical,” says NASA.

Astrolab Announces $160 Million in New Contracts

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023

Three more customers are contracted with Astrolab but intend to release details of their payloads at a future date, closer to launch.

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  • Three more customers are contracted with Astrolab but intend to release details of their payloads at a future date, closer to launch.
  • Collectively, these eight contracts are valued at more than $160 million.
  • “Our entire Astrolab team is excited to welcome these businesses to Mission 1,” said Jaret Matthews, CEO and Founder, Astrolab.
  • "We are very excited to team up with Astrolab for our mission LITTLE PRINCE,” said Barbara Belvisi, founder and CEO, Interstellar Lab.

Bulgaria Signs Artemis Accords at NASA Headquarters; Joins 31 Nations

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Thursday, November 9, 2023

The Artemis Accords establish a practical set of principles to guide space exploration cooperation among nations, including those participating in NASA's Artemis program.

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  • The Artemis Accords establish a practical set of principles to guide space exploration cooperation among nations, including those participating in NASA's Artemis program.
  • "NASA is honored to welcome Bulgaria as the 32nd nation to sign the Artemis Accords," said Nelson.
  • NASA, in coordination with the U.S. Department of State, established the Artemis Accords in 2020 together with seven other original signatories.
  • Since then, the Accords signatories have held focused discussions on how best to implement the Artemis Accords principles.

Firefly Aerospace Announces Agreement with Fleet Space to Deliver Seismic Payload to Far Side of the Moon

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023

CEDAR PARK, Texas, Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Firefly Aerospace, Inc., an end-to-end space transportation company, today announced a new agreement with Fleet Space Technologies, an Australian space exploration firm, to deliver and operate Fleet's Seismic Payload for Interplanetary Discovery, Exploration, and Research (SPIDER) on the far side of the Moon. In addition to payloads from NASA and the European Space Agency, the Australian-backed SPIDER payload will fly on Firefly's Blue Ghost lander as part of Firefly's second lunar mission in 2026.

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  • CEDAR PARK, Texas, Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Firefly Aerospace, Inc. , an end-to-end space transportation company, today announced a new agreement with Fleet Space Technologies, an Australian space exploration firm, to deliver and operate Fleet's Seismic Payload for Interplanetary Discovery, Exploration, and Research (SPIDER) on the far side of the Moon.
  • In addition to payloads from NASA and the European Space Agency, the Australian-backed SPIDER payload will fly on Firefly's Blue Ghost lander as part of Firefly's second lunar mission in 2026.
  • "The Firefly team welcomes Fleet Space on our far side lunar mission that will serve as a critical building block for future human and robotic missions to come," said Bill Weber, CEO of Firefly Aerospace.
  • Fleet Space's SPIDER payload is part of the Australian Space Agency's Moon to Mars initiative that's aligned with NASA's Artemis program to support future habitation on the Moon.

NASA Invites Media to Bulgaria Artemis Accords Signing Ceremony

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bulgaria will sign the Artemis Accords during a ceremony at 10 a.m. EST on Thursday, Nov. 9 at NASA Headquarters in Washington.

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  • WASHINGTON, Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bulgaria will sign the Artemis Accords during a ceremony at 10 a.m. EST on Thursday, Nov. 9 at NASA Headquarters in Washington.
  • NASA Administrator Bill Nelson will host officials from Bulgaria and the U.S. Department of State for the accords signing ceremony.
  • The Artemis Accords establish a practical set of principles to guide space exploration cooperation among nations, including those participating in NASA's Artemis program.
  • NASA, in coordination with the U.S. Department of State, announced the Artemis Accords in 2020 along with the original signatories.