Türkiye signs NASA Artemis Accords, becomes 71st member of lunar cooperation pact

Türkiye has joined the Artemis Accords, the US-led framework for peaceful space cooperation, as the 71st signatory. The move signals Ankara's deepening alignment with Western space governance norms and its intent to participate in lunar exploration programs. It follows Türkiye's recent space ambitions, including its first crewed mission, and may affect its relations with non-signatory partners like Russia and China.