Signatory #60 of 76
Portugal
Portuguese RepublicPortugal signed the Artemis Accords on January 11, 2026, becoming the 60th nation to sign. The Accords were signed on Portugal's behalf by Helena Canhão, Secretary of State for Science and Innovation.
Accords record
- Date signed
- January 11, 2026
- Signed by
- Helena Canhão, Secretary of State for Science and Innovation
- Space agency
- Portugal Space
- Signing order
- 60th of 76
- In Europe
- 28th of 35
- Member for
- —
- Capital
- Lisbon
- Region
- Southern Europe
- Source
- nasa.gov ↗
Status: Signatory
Artemis crew · PortugalPrinciples Portugal 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.
Questions
When did Portugal sign the Artemis Accords?
Portugal signed the Artemis Accords on January 11, 2026.
Who signed the Artemis Accords for Portugal?
Helena Canhão, Secretary of State for Science and Innovation signed on behalf of Portugal.
What number signatory is Portugal?
Portugal was the 60th nation to sign the Artemis Accords, and the 28th in Europe.