Cyprus Joins the Artemis Accords on Space Exploration

The Republic of Cyprus has joined the Artemis Accords, a set of principles and agreements aimed at regulating international cooperation in the exploration and use of outer space.

The document was signed by Deputy Minister for Research and Innovation, Nikodemos Damianou. He noted that the signing of the agreement "marks a significant milestone," and its participants form "a diverse coalition of countries committed to a new era of space exploration based on the principles of safety, peace, and sustainability."

"As we embark on this exciting journey, we reaffirm our commitment to the importance of international cooperation to ensure that space is used for the benefit of all humanity," Damianou stated.

The minister also highlighted that Cyprus has "already made progress, primarily focusing on areas like communications, satellites, and Earth observation."

The Artemis Accords were initiated by the United States and are grounded in existing international space law, including the 1967 Outer Space Treaty.

Cyprus is the 46th signatory of the accords, joining countries such as the United States, the United Kingdom, Japan, South Korea, France, Germany, India, and Greece.