# Türkiye joining the Artemis Accords > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/trkiye-joining-the-artemis-accords > Updated: 2026-09-05T14:36:14.000Z. Sources: 22. Developments: 2. Türkiye has officially become the 71st signatory to the Artemis Accords, a NASA-led international framework for peaceful and transparent space exploration. The signing ceremony was held at NASA headquarters in Washington, D.C., with Turkish Industry and Technology Minister Mehmet Fatih Kacır representing the nation. The Accords establish principles for responsible space conduct, including the sharing of scientific data, emergency assistance for astronauts, and the protection of significant lunar sites. Türkiye’s participation is intended to align its national space program with international norms and position the country within a growing consortium of space-faring nations. As part of its expanding space capabilities, Türkiye aims to launch its first lunar mission, AYAP-1, using a domestically developed hybrid propulsion system by early 2027. The country is also investing in its technological ecosystem through projects such as the Türksat 6A communications satellite and the development of a Space TechnoPark at Middle East Technical University to support startups in robotics, propulsion, and satellite technology. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-05: Turkey joins Artemis Accords to advance lunar mission goals Turkey has signed the NASA-led Artemis Accords, joining 70 other nations in a framework for peaceful space exploration and preparing for a planned lunar mission in 2027. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkey-joins-artemis-accords-to-advance-lunar-mission-goals ### 2026-08-31: Türkiye joins NASA’s Artemis Accords as 71st signatory Türkiye has become the 71st signatory of NASA’s Artemis Accords, committing to peaceful space exploration. The country plans its first lunar mission, AYAP-1, for early 2027. 20 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/trkiye-joins-artemis-accords-for-space-exploration --- Cite as: Türkiye joining the Artemis Accords. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/trkiye-joining-the-artemis-accords