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San Marino Joins Artemis Accords

The Republic of San Marino has become the 76th nation to sign the Artemis Accords, an international agreement promoting peaceful and responsible space exploration.

The signing ceremony took place on Friday, September 25, 2026, with San Marino's Minister of Industry and Technological Research, Rossano Fabbri, signing on behalf of the nation. NASA Europe representative Gregory Mann and U.S. Consul General in Florence Joseph Tordella were also present.

NASA views San Marino's participation as a step towards a growing coalition committed to transparent and responsible space exploration. NASA aims to establish an enduring presence on the lunar surface and has invited signatories to participate through various means, including scientific payloads and technology demonstrations.

Minister Fabbri expressed honor in joining the Accords, stating that San Marino shares the principles and values of peaceful space utilization and international cooperation.

The Artemis Accords were established in 2020 by NASA and the State Department, along with seven other founding nations, to address increasing lunar activities. They outline practical principles for safety and coordination during space exploration.

Key principles of the Accords include peaceful and transparent exploration, rendering aid, enabling access to scientific data, avoiding interference with other activities, and preserving historically significant sites.

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