Signatory #29 of 76
Germany
Federal Republic of GermanyGermany signed the Artemis Accords on September 14, 2023, becoming the 29th nation to sign. The Accords were signed on Germany's behalf by Walther Pelzer, Director General of the German Space Agency at DLR.
Accords record
- Date signed
- September 14, 2023
- Signed by
- Walther Pelzer, Director General of the German Space Agency at DLR
- Space agency
- German Space Agency at DLR
- Signing order
- 29th of 76
- In Europe
- 10th of 35
- Member for
- —
- Capital
- Berlin
- Region
- Western Europe
- Source
- nasa.gov ↗
Status: Signatory
Artemis crew · GermanyPrinciples Germany 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.Also signed in 2023
Questions
When did Germany sign the Artemis Accords?
Germany signed the Artemis Accords on September 14, 2023.
Who signed the Artemis Accords for Germany?
Walther Pelzer, Director General of the German Space Agency at DLR signed on behalf of Germany.
What number signatory is Germany?
Germany was the 29th nation to sign the Artemis Accords, and the 10th in Europe.