Türkiye Joins Artemis Accords, Aims for Lunar Mission

Aug 31 ETDeveloping

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In Short: NASA welcomed Türkiye as the 71st signatory of the Artemis Accords, signaling the country's commitment to peaceful space exploration and its upcoming lunar mission, AYAP-1.

During a ceremony at NASA headquarters, the Republic of Türkiye signed the Artemis Accords, becoming the 71st nation to join the international coalition dedicated to peaceful and transparent space exploration.

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman stated, 'It is my privilege to welcome the Republic of Türkiye as the 71st signatory of the Artemis Accords.

Turkish Minister of Industry and Technology Mehmet Fatih Kacır signed on behalf of Türkiye, marking the country's entry into the growing group of nations committed to lunar activities.

Türkiye is set to launch its first lunar mission, AYAP-1, joining a small but growing number of countries developing their own lunar exploration capabilities.

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During a ceremony hosted by NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman at the agency’s headquarters in Washington on Monday, the Republic of Türkiye signed the Artemis Accords, joining the growing international coalition of…
“It is my privilege to welcome the Republic of Türkiye as the 71st signatory of the Artemis Accords,” said Isaacman.
Turkish Minister of Industry and Technology Mehmet Fatih Kacır signed on behalf of Türkiye.
Türkiye will soon launch its first lunar mission, AYAP-1, joining the small but growing group of countries building and launching their own satellites to the Moon.
In 2020, NASA and the State Department joined with seven other founding nations to establish the Artemis Accords, responding to the growing interest in lunar activities by both governments and private companies.

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