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Latvia Joins Artemis Accords, Boosting Global Space Collaboration

4/21/2026

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Latvia joined the Artemis Accords on April 20, 2026, becoming the 62nd nation to participate in responsible space exploration.
Education Minister Dace Melbarde represented Latvia at the ceremony at NASA Headquarters in Washington, emphasizing Latvia's commitment to peaceful and transparent exploration.
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman called Latvia's participation significant, noting potential collaboration on future lunar missions as more countries join.

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Latvia joined the Artemis Accords on April 20, 2026, becoming the 62nd nation to participate in responsible space exploration.
Education Minister Dace Melbarde represented Latvia at the ceremony at NASA Headquarters in Washington, emphasizing Latvia's commitment to peaceful and transparent exploration.
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman called Latvia's participation significant, noting potential collaboration on future lunar missions as more countries join.