Paraguay signed the Artemis Accords on Thursday, becoming the 67th signatory to the U.S.-led space cooperation framework [1].
The agreement marks a significant expansion of the lunar coalition, signaling a growing international consensus on the rules governing civil space exploration. By joining, Paraguay aligns its national space ambitions with a global standard for peaceful activity and scientific transparency.
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman attended a signing ceremony in Asunción, Paraguay, to finalize the agreement. "Today, I am proud to welcome Paraguay as the 67th signatory to the Artemis Accords," Isaacman said [1].
The Accords establish a set of shared principles for the sustainable exploration of the moon and other celestial bodies. These principles include the peaceful use of outer space, the release of scientific data to the public, and the commitment to international cooperation.
Almirón Riveros said the signing represents a historic milestone for Paraguay. He said the move reflects a commitment to the peaceful use of outer space, scientific development, and the advancement of national space capabilities [2].
This addition comes during a period of rapid growth for the framework. Six countries across four continents joined the Accords within 18 days [3]. This surge pushed the total number of member nations from 61 to 67 in less than three weeks [3].
Paraguay's entry into the agreement allows the nation to collaborate with other signatories on future lunar missions and deep-space research. The framework emphasizes the importance of interoperability and the avoidance of harmful interference between different nations' space operations [1].
“"Today, I am proud to welcome Paraguay as the 67th signatory to the Artemis Accords."”
The rapid expansion of the Artemis Accords—adding six members in under three weeks—indicates an accelerating global effort to establish a U.S.-led legal and operational standard for lunar activity. As more nations join, the framework moves from a small group of space-faring powers to a broad international coalition, potentially isolating competing lunar frameworks and solidifying the Accords as the primary set of norms for the next era of space exploration.
