i'm jim bridenstine the nasa
administrator
thank you to the international
astronautical congress for providing us
with this opportunity
i am here today to talk about the future
a future that is peaceful
free of conflict and one where humanity
explores and develops the moon and mars
in harmony achieving this future will
require both vision and
action which is why it's my pleasure to
sign
on behalf of the united states of
america the artemis accords
the principles described in the artemis
accords
are what will create a bright and
prosperous future
that we all want for ourselves and for
generations to come
these principles are grounded in the
outer space treaty
the very foundation of international
space law
the outer space treaty is over 50 years
old
but it doesn't look a day over 35. the
accords
both reinforce and implement the
obligations
of the outer space treaty for the first
time
we are establishing consequences for
outer space treaty compliance
specifically if a nation does not comply
with the outer space treaty
it cannot be a part of the artemis
program
the principles of the accords are simple
intuitive and universal transparency
rendering emergency assistance to
astronauts in distress
respecting heritage sites the public
release of scientific data for all to
enjoy
these are the values we want to take
with us to the stars
moreover the artemis accords affirm the
simple contention
that we can in fact extract and utilize
space resources countries and companies
should be able to enjoy the fruits of
their labor and all such activities can
and will be done
in full compliance with the outer space
treaty
we also need to abide by the principle
of due regard
and utilize safety zones wherein nations
will be responsible
for public notification of where they
are operating
and to coordinate with any affected
party
to avoid harmful interference as
required
by the outer space treaty there is a lot
more
in the artemis accords but fundamentally
the accords are about
avoiding conflict transparency
public registration deconflicting
activities these are the principles
that will preserve peace so many
conflicts in history have been caused
by misperception and confusion the
artemis accords are crafted
to prevent conflict before it happens
the nations which are participating in
artemis and are here today
are committing to the principles of the
accords
however the artemis accords were written
to be inclusive
and any responsible space-faring nation
should be able to abide by these
principles and i really hope
all countries will i also want to
emphasize that the artemis accords are
the beginning
not an ending the experiences we gain
through the artemis program and these
accords
will help to inform future multilateral
discussions
at the united nations committee on the
peaceful uses of outer space
and other international forums the time
has come
to operationalize the outer space treaty
and that is exactly what the artemis
accords do
i am so proud to be here signing the
artemis accords
with this founding group of nations the
combined
nasa and department of of state team has
worked
tirelessly with our partner space
agencies and foreign ministries
to craft the artemis accords therefore
the artemis accords belong to our
partners
as much as they do belong to us and we
thank our partners
for their commitment to establishing
peaceful norms of behavior in space
and their excellent feedback on the text
of the artemis accords the artemis
program
itself will be the broadest and most
diverse
international space exploration
coalition in history
and these accords are the vehicle to
achieve this unprecedented global
cooperation
the artemis journey is to the moon and
on to mars
but these accords with these accords the
destination
is more than the moon and mars it's
about peace
and prosperity hello i'm megan clark
and i'm joined by anthony murford and
we're the head and deputy head of the
australian space
agency i'm really delighted to be here
as part of the international
astronautical congress and nasa's
signing of the artemis accords
we're so proud that our agency just two
years old
can stand shoulder to shoulder with nasa
and our counterparts from across the
globe
on the stage today to confirm our
commitment to a safe
peaceful and prosperous future it's
through the principles of the artemis
accords that we share a collective
interest
in the exploration of outer space for
peaceful purposes
and to contribute to society and
economic growth
australia and nasa have a long
relationship that's continued from uh
for over 60 years from the nasa
radio tracking facility in warmer south
australia
to really helping nasa be a part of that
famous broadcast human
kinds first steps on the moon and we
were proud to be
a very small part of that to the largest
tv audience
of the time we recognize the past and
ongoing collaborations
csiro geoscience australia our
universities
and industry just over a year ago
at nasa's headquarters in washington dc
our prime minister scott morrison
launched a new partnership between the
australian space agency
and nasa on future space cooperation
including the opportunity for australia
to join the united states moon to mars
exploration approach
including nasa's artemis luna program
the australian government is investing
150 million dollars for australian
businesses and researchers
to join nasa's endeavour and investment
here in australia
to deliver key capabilities for missions
for example through participation in
international supply chains
that support nasa's missions australia
is well positioned to support these
activities as
many of our technologies like automation
are already in use in remote and harsh
terrains
meaning there is less of a leak to show
how these technologies can work in space
given australian's capabilities in space
communication
robotics and automation earth
observations
space medicine as well as capabilities
in the resources sector
australia is ready to contribute its
best ideas and know-how to support the
future of space exploration
and as we invest in these technologies
we know we'll be improving our life
here on earth as many of these
technologies will also transform how we
go about our everyday lives
as we undertake these activities the
agency will be guided as always by our
values
and this includes being a responsible
global citizen
australia is committed to ensuring the
safety and sustainability of space
activities
and meeting our international
obligations this signing today
helps australia advance space as we
partner with nasa
our international counterparts on the
artemis
mission and we go forward to the moon
and on to mars
good day bonjour i'm lisa campbell
president of the canadian space agency
canada is happy to be part of this group
of space faring nations
committed to conducting deep space
exploration missions in a safe and
sustainable manner
and in full compliance with the outer
space treaty
extra atmospheric canada's space sector
is gearing up for missions to the moon
and beyond
we are a proud partner of the lunar
gateway to which we're contributing
canadarm3
a smart robotic system we're also
funding science and technology
developments
in fields like artificial intelligence
robotics and health
through our lunar exploration
accelerator program
canada recognizes the exciting
opportunities presented by emerging
exploration
science and commercial space activities
the set of principles outlined in the
artemis accords represents an important
first step
towards ensuring that these missions are
conducted in a safe sustainable and
transparent manner
we will be consulting canadians on these
emerging space activities
our goal is to determine how best to
implement the principles of the artemis
accords
in a way that positions canadian
industry to leverage new opportunities
while ensuring we continue to meet our
obligations under the outer space treaty
at the same time we will continue
working with the international community
through the un committee on the peaceful
uses of outer space
the artemis accords are an important
achievement for safe
and sustainable space exploration but
more work is needed
to further solidify the framework for
deep space exploration activities
both nationally and internationally
canada is excited to be working with the
international community
as we safely and sustainably expand our
exploration beyond earth's orbit
the canada region the collaborative
international
good afternoon ladies and gentlemen it
is a great pleasure for me to sign the
artemis accords
on the artemisia courts
integrate very well with the efforts
luxembourg has been making
both nationally and internationally to
support the peaceful exploration
and sustainable utilization of space and
more specifically
space resources for the benefit of
humankind
with the space resources lu initiative
launched in 2016
luxembourg's strategy has always been to
strengthen
the space sector and promote the
creation of a healthy space
ecosystem this by undertaking
concrete actions and measures in the
fields of regulation
education research innovation
and long-term funding in 2017
luxembourg adopted a national law on the
exploration and use of space resources
it is an enabler to contribute to
further security
and clarity so much needed by the
different stakeholders
luxembourg also strongly supported the
discussions of the hague group
which led to a list of 20 building
blocks that could
serve for future international framework
we continue to actively support the
discussions in relevant international
fora
in particular in the legal subcommittee
of the united nations committee
on the peaceful use of outer space we
are convinced that the artemis accords
will lead to valuable knowledge sharing
and technical understanding of the key
issues
which in turn will further discussions
and progress at the united nations
in the next months lsa and nasa will
further explore
concrete opportunities for cooperation
within the artemis program
defining luxembourg's contribution to
the program
based on our existing and future
capacities this in areas such as
prospecting of resources surface
mobility
and operations and energy we are proud
to be part
of the first group of countries signing
the accords
they represent the beginning of an open
and inclusive dialogue
originating from a very ambitious space
program
there are many challenges on the way
which we can only overcome
by working inclusively together with
other countries
and by looking for new innovative
solutions
it is a very exciting time to be
involved in the vibrant space sector
luxembourg is committed to maintaining
the strong momentum
built up over the last decades we will
consolidate further our position
as a leading and pioneering space player
working
in close harmony with international
partners
i am pleased to announce that the united
arab emirates today
became a signatory to the artemis
accords
the accords reinforced a number of
important principles established
by existing international treaties
they provide a framework for the
continuation of multinational
cooperation in space
and planetary science and exploration
we are passionate proponents of the
ideal of international collaboration
and have ourselves benefited from many
fruitful partnerships
as we have evolved our own space program
we have also been able to make
increasingly effective
contributions to international efforts
to push the boundaries
in our shared human knowledge and
understanding of our universe
we are one human race and we are in this
together
from agreeing basic standards regarding
the interoperability of systems
through to underpinning important
principles of safety and standards
to guide operational excellence the
accords help us to work together for the
benefit of all
it is in this spirit that we welcome
this initiative nasa has taken to
strengthen the broad principles
of peaceful human exploration and
coexistence in space
everything we learn from our journeys to
space helps us in our understanding of
our fragile
world and the planetary systems that
sustain humanity
our commitment to scientific research
planetary science
and space systems engineering is rooted
in our desire to nurture and build
opportunities for our young people
to further our nation's development we
believe we can better succeed in this
through collaboration and with shared
commitment
we are delighted to agree these
principles which bind us all to working
together peacefully
in a spirit of respect coexistence
and openness hello everyone
i hope you're well and staying safe my
name is graham turnock and i'm the chief
executive of the uk space agency
i'd like to begin by thanking colleagues
at nasa for inviting me to join you on
this momentous occasion for all
involved the artemis accords represent
an
ambitious and collaborative approach to
the future of space exploration
here in the uk they add to the existing
international cooperation that we are
proud to be part of
the international collaboration and
business under the artemis accords
ranging from space science to
exploration and research
report an even stronger relationship
between the uk and the us
as well as providing a strong basis for
further collective effort
amongst international partners the uk
space agency
will continue to contribute to the
artemis program through our membership
of the european space agency
and additionally we are now keen to
explore building further bilateral
partnerships
the uk space agency has recently
launched the international element of
our new
national space innovation program which
focuses on bilateral
collaboration with global partners by
strengthening these relationships we
will support the uk
global ambitions in civil space and
generate new opportunities for
collaboration that can benefit us all
a funding call for the program is now
live and all information regarding
submitting proposals is now available
online
the principles of the artemis accords
align with the values we hold here at
the uk space agency
this is reflected through our space
flight program where we recognize the
importance of the next generation
and the need to inspire them in what we
do today while ensuring the
sustainability of the space environment
for their future
additionally our ambitions for
commercial space flight provide a great
example of uk us collaboration in the
new space age
i was delighted to see the recent
signing of the technology safeguards
agreement which will allow for u.s and
uk companies to work together
establishing new models of commercial
launch
this will enable the first space
launches from uk soil
in the coming years the artemis accords
are a great achievement for the us
and all those involved and we are
pleased to be a key member of this first
collaborative program
the uk space agency wants to continue
working closely with the us
and our partners around the world and to
explore new space projects that will
benefit
all of us moving forward i'm therefore
delighted to be signing the artemis
accords on behalf of the uk space agency
and her majesty's government thank you
for listening
thank you so much it's my honor to
conclude today
the successful signing of the artemis
accords
on behalf of secretary pompeo and the
department of state
i'd like to thank and congratulate each
of the space agencies
and ministries of foreign affairs that
are with us today
today we prove that space is not just
the final frontier
it's a friendly and a free frontier
the united states is proud to help lead
the free countries of the world
in pursuit of our shared goals beyond
earth
and as the leader of the state
department team that oversees
space exploration and is the proud
father
of the nasa rocket scientists who
designed the robot arm
for the latest mars rover i'm honored
to be part of today's historic event
u.s investments in space exploration and
development
reflect america's steadfast support
for the common values that bind the free
world
and this includes trust transparency
democracy economic freedom
respect for rule of law and respect for
human rights
these values will follow us into outer
space
the apollo missions brought americans to
the moon over 50 years ago
the artemis program named after the twin
sister of apollo in greek mythology
will bring us back and prepare us for
future missions
to mars and beyond
the united states does not want to
embark on this journey alone
we are building a coalition of
like-minded nations to join us
and the artemis accords are an important
first step
representing a shared vision for
sustainable exploration
of the moon and mars
the artemis accords build upon the
existing
legal regime established by the outer
space
treaty and focus on the principles that
will apply
to future operations on the lunar
surface and beyond
and these principles include the need
for transparency
the importance of widespread
availability of scientific data
the value of extracting and utilizing
space resources
to maintain a sustainable human presence
in outer space and of course
the need to operate safely and
responsibly
these principles will provide tangible
benefits
to all of the nations gathered here
and all of humankind
we look forward to talking about these
principles with all
countries active in outer space
including at the united nations
committee
on the peaceful use of outer space
artemis represents a network of trusted
partners
for the largest most diverse
international
human space exploration campaign in
history
and this is comprised of not only
many of america's traditional allies and
space-faring partners
but also many of our great private
sector companies
artemis includes numerous private public
sector partnerships
ranging from delivering cargo
all the way to producing the human
landing system itself
while the accords are government to
government agreements
we hope their principles will create an
environment
in space that is conducive
to robust commercial investment
development
and operations to achieve the one
trillion dollar space economy that we
envision
we must promote and partner with
commercial space innovators and
entrepreneurs
once again i thank today's signatories
your leadership and dedication to
international cooperation will advance
peaceful and prosperous space
exploration
and utilization activities that benefit
all humankind i reiterate
that america will invest in space in a
matter
that promotes our fundamental belief in
democracy
rule of law human rights
and the economic value of fair trade and
private enterprise
not every nation supports these ideals
so those that do must stick together
there is strength in numbers
and strength in unity and solidarity
i extend an invitation to other nations
to pledge
your support for the principles of the
artemis accords
and your interest in joining us in our
quest
to extend a permanent human
presence on the moon mars and beyond
may god bless this coalition of trusted
partners
and may god bless outer space
i thank you so for all of our
international partners who are joining
us today in the artemis accords
let's sign
i want to thank the international
astronautical congress for giving us
this opportunity
i want to thank all of our international
partners who signed with us today
the artemis accords and i want to thank
the nasa and the department of state
teams
that worked so hard getting us to this
point
while a good number of countries signed
the artemis accords today
there is room for more and we look
forward to working
with all of our international partners
as we move forward with peace and
prosperity
uh in the exploration and development of
space
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