Founding signatory
Canada
Canada signed the Artemis Accords on October 13, 2020, becoming one of the eight founding signatories. The Accords were signed on Canada's behalf by Lisa Campbell, President of the Canadian Space Agency.
Accords record
- Date signed
- October 13, 2020
- Signed by
- Lisa Campbell, President of the Canadian Space Agency
- Space agency
- Canadian Space Agency (CSA)
- Signing order
- Founding (1 of 8)
- In North America
- 1st of 5
- Member for
- —
- Capital
- Ottawa
- Region
- North America
- Source
- nasa.gov ↗
Status: Signatory
Artemis crew · CanadaPrinciples Canada committed to
Explained03
Peaceful purposes
Cooperation under the Accords is for peaceful purposes only, in line with international law.04Transparency
Signatories describe their space policies and plans openly.05Interoperability
Use common standards so hardware and systems can work together.06Emergency assistance
Help astronauts in distress, whoever they are.07Registration of space objects
Register objects launched into space.08Release of scientific data
Share scientific results openly and on time.09Preserving outer space heritage
Protect historic landing sites and artifacts.10Space resources
Resource use must follow the Outer Space Treaty.11Deconfliction of activities
Avoid harmful interference, including through safety zones.12Orbital debris
Limit new debris and plan safe disposal of spacecraft.
Other North America signatories
Questions
When did Canada sign the Artemis Accords?
Canada signed the Artemis Accords on October 13, 2020.
Who signed the Artemis Accords for Canada?
Lisa Campbell, President of the Canadian Space Agency signed on behalf of Canada.
What number signatory is Canada?
Canada is one of the eight founding signatories, all of which signed on October 13, 2020.