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NASA Invites Media to Albania Artemis Accords Signing Ceremony
The Republic of Albania will sign the Artemis Accords on September 21, 2026, becoming the 73rd country signatory. This event is fundamentally about expanding international cooperation for civil space exploration.
Why it matters
This increases the number of countries committed to a shared set of safety and transparency rules for exploring the Moon and Mars.
The details
Albania's Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Ferit Hoxha and Ambassador Ervin Bushati will participate. NASA Deputy Administrator Matt Anderson will host the ceremony. The event is in-person only, and media must RSVP by 10 a.m. on Sept. 21.
What's next
The ceremony is scheduled to take place at 12 p.m. EDT on Monday, Sept. 21.
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