HELSINKI (CHATNEWSTV) — Finland became the 53rd country to sign the Artemis Accords on Thursday, reaffirming its commitment to peaceful and responsible space exploration.
Economic Affairs Minister Wille Rydman signed the agreement at Aalto University’s Winter Satellite Workshop, with U.S. Embassy Helsinki Chargé d’Affaires Christopher Krafft in attendance.
“This marks a significant step in Finland’s dedication to international cooperation in space,” Rydman said during the ceremony.
The Artemis Accords, established in 2020 by the United States and seven other countries, outline principles for sustainable civil space activity. Finland’s participation strengthens its collaboration with the U.S., a partnership rooted in “shared democratic values and a commitment to space research and innovation,” according to a State Department statement.
NASA and the Department of State lead the Artemis initiative, which now includes 52 other nations, ranging from Canada to Nigeria and Japan. The Accords aim to guide global space exploration efforts toward transparency, safety, and peaceful engagement.
