Ireland Joins Artemis Accords

Ireland is set to sign the Artemis Accords in a formal ceremony at NASA Headquarters in Washington, D.C., on Monday, May 4, 2026, at 3 p.m. EDT. This significant event marks Ireland’s commitment to the principles of safe and transparent lunar and beyond activities, aligning with other nations in fostering peaceful space exploration.

The signing ceremony will be hosted by NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman. Distinguished guests will include Geraldine Byrne Nason, Ambassador of Ireland to the United States; Peter Burke, T.D., Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment of Ireland; and officials from the U.S. Department of State. The event underscores a milestone in international space relations and is set to occur in person with media attendance by prior RSVP.

The Artemis Accords, initiated in 2020 during the first Trump administration, were crafted by the United States, NASA, and the State Department along with seven other founding nations. These accords establish a framework of principles aimed at enhancing the safety, transparency, and coordination of civil space exploration activities on the Moon, Mars, and other celestial bodies. Ireland’s accession to the Artemis Accords expands this international coalition, promising to further global collaboration in space exploration endeavors.

For more details on the Artemis Accords and to understand their implications for future space missions, visit NASA’s official website. Media interested in covering the upcoming signing ceremony need to contact NASA’s media office for accreditation by noon, May 4.