Serbia to sign Artemis Accords with NASA

Serbia is poised to become the 69th signatory to the Artemis Accords, an international agreement aimed at guiding civil space exploration. The signing ceremony is scheduled to take place in Washington D.C. on July 16, 2026.

NASA's Deputy Administrator, Met Anderson, will host Serbian Minister of Foreign Affairs Marko Đurić and Assistant Secretary of State for Oceans, International Environmental and Scientific Affairs, Ves Z. Brooks, for the ceremony. The event is scheduled for 5 p.m. local time.

The Artemis Accords were established in 2020 during the first term of U.S. President Donald Trump, with the United States and seven founding nations initiating the framework in response to growing global interest in space exploration from both countries and private companies.

The agreement outlines a set of practical principles designed to promote safety, transparency, and coordination in the civil exploration of the Moon, Mars, and other celestial bodies. By signing, Serbia aligns itself with international efforts to ensure responsible and sustainable space activities.