Serbia Joins the Artemis Accords for Lunar Exploration
Serbia Joins the Artemis Accords for Lunar Exploration
Updated at: July 16, 2026 at 01:00 AM
On July 16, 2026, Serbia officially became the 69th nation to join the Artemis Accords, an international framework dedicated to peaceful and sustainable lunar exploration.
The signing ceremony, held at NASA Headquarters in Washington, D.C., featured Serbian Foreign Minister Marko Đurić and NASA Deputy Administrator Matt Anderson.
By joining this initiative, Serbia seeks to strengthen its strategic partnership with the United States and integrate its scientific community into global space research.
Although Serbia currently lacks an independent space program, the government highlighted its historical contributions to aerospace through notable figures like Nikola Tesla and the engineers of the 'Serbo 7 Team,' who assisted during the Apollo missions.
The Artemis Accords, established in 2020, outline essential principles for space activities, including transparency, the peaceful use of celestial bodies, and the mitigation of orbital debris.
This accession opens new doors for Serbian researchers and institutions to collaborate on advanced space projects, ensuring that the country plays a part in the next generation of lunar discovery.
Through this commitment, Serbia aligns itself with international norms designed to foster cooperation and security in the exploration of the Moon, Mars, and beyond.
