NASA said Albania, Croatia, Côte d’Ivoire and San Marino have joined the Artemis Accords, bringing the number of participating countries to 76. The agency described the milestone as a significant expansion of international cooperation on peaceful and responsible space exploration. NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman said the growing membership reflects a shared commitment to transparency, safety and cooperation as nations prepare for future missions to the Moon and Mars. NASA said nearly 40% of the world’s countries are now participating, while nearly two-thirds of nations that signed the 1967 Outer Space Treaty have also joined the accords. The signatories meet through technical workshops, virtual sessions and an annual principals’ meeting to coordinate efforts involving lunar missions, scientific data sharing, interoperability and space-traffic practices. NASA said recent workshops focused on improving access to lunar data and reducing the risk of interference between missions. The 2026 Artemis Accords Principals’ Meeting is scheduled to begin Oct. 5 during the International Astronautical Congress in Antalya, Türkiye. Officials are expected to discuss support for emerging space nations and recommendations for mitigating lunar debris. NASA also said it has invited all signatories to contribute payloads, technology demonstrations, CubeSats and other capabilities to its planned return to the Moon. Post navigation EU Lawmakers Push Stronger Cancer Rules