Turkey becomes the 71st country to sign the Artemis Accords
Turkey officially signed the Artemis Accords, which regulate civil space activities such as the Moon and Mars, at NASA Headquarters in Washington.
Turkey became the 71st country by signing the Artemis Accords, which establish principles for civil space activities on the Moon, Mars, and beyond, at a ceremony held at NASA Headquarters in Washington.
Signing Ceremony Held in Washington
Turkey joined the Artemis Accords, which establish the fundamental principles of civil space activities, officially becoming its 71st signatory.
Minister of Industry and Technology Mehmet Fatih Kacır attended the signing ceremony held at NASA Headquarters in Washington on behalf of Turkey.
Important Figures Attended the Ceremony
High-level international officials came together at the signing ceremony hosted by NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman.
In addition to Minister Mehmet Fatih Kacır, Turkish Space Agency President Yusuf Kıraç and U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Connor Tomlinson took part in the ceremony.
AYAP-1 Mission and Space Studies
According to a statement made by NASA, Turkey is among the growing group of countries that build and launch their own satellites.
Turkey is preparing to soon launch the AYAP-1 spacecraft, which holds the distinction of being its first lunar mission.
Hosting International Congress
The signing of the agreement coincided with the period when Turkey will host the International Astronautical Congress to be held in Antalya in October.
Dozens of countries that have signed the Artemis Accords are expected to attend the congress to discuss peaceful and transparent space exploration.