VALLETTA (MALTA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – Malta has officially signed the Artemis Accords, a set of non-binding principles guiding civil space exploration, aligning itself with global efforts tied to NASA’s mission to return humans to the Moon.
The agreement was signed on Monday by Education Minister Clifton Grima during an event hosted by Xjenza Malta at Villa Bighi.
With this move, Malta joins 64 other nations committed to responsible, transparent, and sustainable activities in space.
Grima said the initiative strengthens Malta’s governance framework, enhances its international credibility, and opens opportunities to attract investment while creating high-quality jobs in the space economy.
Established in 2020 by the United States, the Artemis Accords underpin international cooperation in space and are closely linked to NASA’s Artemis programme, which aims to advance human exploration beyond Earth.
The accords build on existing international frameworks such as the Outer Space Treaty, promoting peaceful use, transparency, and collaboration while prohibiting weapons of mass destruction in space.
Deputy Prime Minister Ian Borg highlighted the importance of the agreement amid growing geopolitical competition shaped by technological advances beyond Earth.
“In an era where geopolitics is increasingly influenced by space, the Artemis Accords provide a shared framework for accountability and responsible conduct,” Borg said.
Also attending the ceremony were Parliamentary Secretary Keith Azzopardi Tanti and US Ambassador Somers Farkas.
A message from NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman was delivered during the event.
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