NASA has opened the door for Russia and China to join the Artemis Accords, provided they adhere to established principles of transparent and responsible space exploration.
China's space station will open to international researchers and host its first foreign astronauts in the second half of 2026.
NASA has reached 76 signatories for the Artemis Accords, marking a significant expansion of the international coalition dedicated to peaceful space exploration.
Cote d'Ivoire and San Marino have officially joined the NASA-led Artemis Accords, becoming the 75th and 76th signatories to the international framework for lunar exploration.
NASA is tightening its criteria for international partnerships, focusing on high-value contributions to secure lunar south pole access amid global competition.
Albania will become the 73rd signatory to the Artemis Accords during a ceremony at NASA Headquarters on Sept. 21.
The ITER thermonuclear reactor project will install its sixth sector module containing Russian-made components by the end of 2026.
China has announced plans to lead the development of an open-source AI cooperation platform and a digital cloud ecosystem for the BRICS bloc.
