Founding signatory
United States
United States of AmericaUnited States signed the Artemis Accords on October 13, 2020, becoming one of the eight founding signatories. The Accords were signed on United States's behalf by James Bridenstine, NASA Administrator.
Accords record
- Date signed
- October 13, 2020
- Signed by
- James Bridenstine, NASA Administrator
- Space agency
- NASA
- Signing order
- Founding (1 of 8)
- In North America
- 2nd of 5
- Member for
- —
- Capital
- Washington D.C.
- Region
- North America
- Source
- nasa.gov ↗
Status: Signatory
Artemis crew · United StatesPrinciples United States 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 2020
Other North America signatories
Questions
When did United States sign the Artemis Accords?
United States signed the Artemis Accords on October 13, 2020.
Who signed the Artemis Accords for United States?
James Bridenstine, NASA Administrator signed on behalf of United States.
What number signatory is United States?
United States is one of the eight founding signatories, all of which signed on October 13, 2020.