Albania Set to Become the 73rd Country to Sign the Artemis Accords

Albania will sign the Artemis Accords during a ceremony at noon EDT on Monday, Sept. 21, at NASA Headquarters in Washington, becoming the 73rd country signatory. NASA Deputy Administrator Matt Anderson is set to host Albania's minister for Europe and foreign affairs, Ferit Hoxha, and its ambassador to the United States, Ervin Bushati, for the signing, alongside State Department officials. The event is in person only, with media required to RSVP in advance. The Accords introduced the first set of practical principles aimed at enhancing the safety, transparency and coordination of civil space exploration on the Moon.