Norway signs Artemis Accords
The agreement was signed in Oslo on Thursday, May 15, 2025, by Minister of Trade and Industry Cecilie Myrseth.
May 16, 2025
“With this, we become part of a larger international collaboration, where the goal is to ensure the peaceful and responsible exploration of outer space. This is an important day for Norway as a space nation,” says Myrseth.
Norway has extensive experience and strong professional communities within space activities. Today, we have a complete value chain – from the development of technology and services, to launches from Andøya and the downloading and use of satellite data. The space sector contributes to a safer and more sustainable society, both domestically and internationally.
“By signing the Artemis Accords, Norway is not only supporting the future of space research but also helping to shape it,” says acting NASA administrator Janet Petro.
A set of shared rules
The Artemis Accords provide a set of shared rules for how nations cooperate in space – particularly at a time when both governmental and private actors are becoming increasingly active. The agreements promote safety, predictability, and responsible behavior in space.
The Artemis Accords were first presented and signed on October 13, 2020, by the USA, the United Kingdom, Japan, Australia, the United Arab Emirates, Luxembourg, Canada, and Italy. Norway is the 55th country to sign the agreement.
“There are many unanswered questions regarding the use of outer space. What is important about today’s agreement is that the countries are sitting at the same table. Everyone should have the right to use outer space, but no one should own anything,” says Christian Hauglie-Hanssen, Director General of the Norwegian Space Agency, to NRK.