Uzbekistan Becomes the 37th Signatory to the International Artemis Accords for Civil Space Exploration
The Republic of Uzbekistan has officially joined the international coalition governing civil space exploration. During a ceremony in Samarkand on Monday, the nation became the 37th signatory to the Artemis Accords.
The Republic of Uzbekistan has officially joined the international coalition governing civil space exploration. During a ceremony in Samarkand on Monday, the nation became the 37th signatory to the Artemis Accords.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Bakhtiyor Saidov signed the agreement on behalf of Uzbekistan during a visit by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. NASA Deputy Administrator Matt Anderson noted the country's admission comes as the United States works to build a Moon base and establish an enduring lunar presence.
The accords establish practical principles for safe, transparent, and responsible exploration. Signatories commit to exploring peaceably, sharing scientific data, rendering emergency aid, and preserving historic space sites. The framework was originally launched in 2020 by NASA, the State Department, and seven founding nations.
Uzbekistan has been expanding its national space program and developing its industry through international forums. Local students are currently working to launch the nation's first CubeSat—a small satellite technology demonstration—by 2028. The country is also scheduled to host the International Astronautical Congress that same year.
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Original publication: 20 October 2026 19:51
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