# Expansion of Artemis Accords signatories > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/expansion-of-artemis-accords-signatories > Updated: 2026-09-25T13:58:53.000Z. Sources: 28. Developments: 5. The Artemis Accords, a NASA-led international framework for peaceful and sustainable civil space exploration, continues to expand its global signatories. On September 13, 2026, Djibouti became the 72nd nation to sign the Accords, marking the eighth African nation to join the coalition. On September 21, 2026, Albania became the 73rd signatory, with Minister Ferit Hoxha noting the agreement strengthens strategic partnerships and fosters scientific cooperation. On September 23, 2026, Croatia became the 74th signatory, signing at the Ministry of Science, Education, and Youth in Zagreb. On September 25, 2026, San Marino joined the framework as a signatory. The signing was conducted by Secretary of State for Industry Rossano Fabbri during the Beyond Exploration Expo in Rimini, in the presence of U.S. Consul General Joe Tordella and NASA’s head for Europe, Gregory Mann. Fabbri stated the Republic intends to build a competitive ecosystem to integrate local businesses into international aerospace value chains, aiming to establish a position within the ‘New Space Economy’. To support this, San Marino is implementing a new regulatory framework designed to provide certainty for private operators. The Expo also featured the presentation of SpaceLand, an international consortium and the first aerospace enterprise based in San Marino, envisioned as a technological and scientific hub that could eventually support satellite launches from near the Republic. This expansion supports NASA’s broader Artemis program, which aims to return humans to the lunar surface and establish a permanent presence as a precursor to future missions to Mars. ## Claims - Radovan Fuchs signed the Artemis Accords on behalf of the Croatian Government. (corroborated by 5 sources) - The Artemis Accords involve peaceful and transparent exploration, mutual assistance, and free access to scientific data. (corroborated by 5 sources) - The Artemis program aims to establish a permanent human presence on the Moon as a stepping stone to Mars. (corroborated by 5 sources) - An executive order signed by Donald Trump in December 2025 mandates NASA to return Americans to the Moon by 2028. (corroborated by 5 sources) - There are currently more than 70 signatory countries to the Artemis Accords. (corroborated by 5 sources) - NASA plans to establish elements of a permanent lunar base by 2030. (corroborated by 4 sources) - Albania signed the Artemis Accords (corroborated by 3 sources) - Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Ferit Hoxha signed the accords on behalf of Albania (corroborated by 3 sources) - The signing adds a new dimension to the strategic partnership between Albania and the United States (corroborated by 2 sources) - Albania is the 73rd signatory of the Artemis Accords (single source) - Albania launched the Albania-1 and Albania-2 Earth-observation satellites in January 2023 (single source) - The Accords do not grant ownership of celestial bodies but establish principles for peaceful exploration. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-25: San Marino signs Artemis Accords to join space economy San Marino has signed the Artemis Accords, becoming a signatory to the international space exploration agreement to bolster its position in the New Space Economy. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/san-marino-signs-the-artemis-accords ### 2026-09-23: Croatia signs Artemis Accords for lunar and Mars exploration Croatia has signed the Artemis Accords, joining over 70 nations in a framework for peaceful space exploration of the Moon and Mars through cooperation and transparent scientific data sharing. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/croatia-signs-artemis-accords-for-lunar-and-mars-exploration ### 2026-09-21: Albania joins Artemis Accords at NASA headquarters Albania has become the 73rd signatory of the Artemis Accords, joining a global coalition for peaceful space exploration during a ceremony at NASA headquarters. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/albania-joins-artemis-accords-at-nasa-headquarters ### 2026-09-19: Albania joins NASA-led Artemis Accords for space exploration Albania will become the 73rd signatory of the Artemis Accords, joining a NASA-led international initiative for peaceful and transparent space exploration of the Moon and Mars. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/albania-joins-nasa-led-artemis-accords-for-space-exploration ### 2026-09-13: Djibouti joins Artemis Accords as 72nd signatory Djibouti has signed the Artemis Accords, becoming the 72nd nation to join the NASA-led framework for peaceful space exploration and governance on the Moon and Mars. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/djibouti-joins-artemis-accords-as-72nd-signatory --- Cite as: Expansion of Artemis Accords signatories. 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