Note: Single-source report; awaiting corroboration.
The Republic of Malta became the 65th signatory to the Artemis Accords during a ceremony in Kalkara, attended by officials from NASA and the U.S. Department of State. NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman highlighted Malta's commitment to peaceful, transparent, and responsible space exploration by joining this international coalition.
Malta’s Minister for Education, Youth, Sports, Research and Innovation, Clifton Grima, signed the Accords on behalf of the country. Grima noted that this step positions Malta within an innovation-driven global sector, enhancing governance, credibility, investment, expertise, and jobs in the space economy.
The ceremony was witnessed by U.S. Ambassador to Malta Somers W. Farkas, NASA Europe Representative Gregory Mann, and Malta’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism Ian Borg.
Established in 2020 with eight founding nations, the Artemis Accords provide principles to ensure safety and coordination among countries exploring the Moon, Mars, and beyond. Signatories commit to peaceful, transparent exploration, rendering aid when needed, sharing scientific data, avoiding interference with other activities, and preserving historically significant sites through best practices.
NASA expects more countries will join the Artemis Accords as efforts continue to create a safe, peaceful, and prosperous future in space exploration.
Further information about the Artemis Accords is available on NASA’s website.