Muscat, OMN. — They become the 61st nation to commit to responsible space exploration, for the benefit of all humanity.
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Said al-Maawali, Oman’s minister of transportation, communication, & information technology signed on behalf of the country.
READ: NASA Welcomes Oman as Newest Artemis Accords Signatory
In 2020, during the first Trump Administration, the United States, led by NASA & the U.S. Department of State, joined with seven other founding nations to establish the Artemis Accords.
The Artemis Accords reinforce the commitment by signatory nations to the Outer Space Treaty, the Registration Convention, the Rescue and Return Agreement.
As well as, best practices and norms of responsible behavior for civil space exploration.
Welcome to the Artemis Accords, Oman! 🇴🇲
— NASA (@NASA) January 26, 2026
Oman has become the 61st nation to commit to responsible space exploration for the benefit of all humanity. Learn more about the Artemis Accords: https://t.co/j4l3ICGH8N pic.twitter.com/dTXppIg7dE
The accords introduced the first set of practical principles aimed at enhancing the safety, transparency, and coordination of civil space exploration on the Moon, Mars, and beyond.
More countries are expected to sign the Artemis Accords in the months and years ahead, as NASA continues its work to establish a safe, peaceful, and prosperous future in space.
Learn more about the Artemis Accords: HERE.
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