The United States has welcomed Norway’s signing of the Artemis Accords, marking the country’s 55th signatory to the accord. The ceremony took place at the Norwegian Space Agency in Oslo on May 15, 2025.
Norway’s Minister of Trade and Industry Cecilie Myrseth signed the Artemis Accords on behalf of the Government of Norway, alongside representatives from the U.S. Government and the Director General of the Norwegian Space Agency. This signing marks a significant step forward in Norway’s pursuit of advanced cooperation in space with the United States.
The United States and Norway have a longstanding relationship in space, dating back to 1962 when NASA supported the first civilian suborbital rocket launch mission above the Arctic Circle from Andøya Space. Since then, the two countries have collaborated on various initiatives, including complementary efforts to increase space domain capability with representatives of the U.S. Government, the U.S. Space Force, and the U.S. defense industry.
Norway’s signing of the Artemis Accords demonstrates its commitment to a shared vision of peaceful exploration and use of outer space. The accord was established in 2020 by seven countries, including the United States, to provide practical principles for responsible space exploration. Norway joins a growing list of nations that have adopted these principles, including 53 other countries.
The Department of State and NASA lead the United States’ outreach and implementation of the Artemis Accords. The United States hopes that this signing marks an important step forward in strengthening its partnership with Norway in space exploration and development.
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