Signatory #11 of 76
New Zealand
New Zealand signed the Artemis Accords on May 31, 2021, becoming the 11th nation to sign. The Accords were signed on New Zealand's behalf by Peter Crabtree, New Zealand Space Agency.
Accords record
- Date signed
- May 31, 2021
- Signed by
- Peter Crabtree, New Zealand Space Agency
- Space agency
- New Zealand Space Agency
- Signing order
- 11th of 76
- In Oceania
- 2nd of 2
- Member for
- —
- Capital
- Wellington
- Region
- Australia and New Zealand
- Source
- spacenews.com ↗
Status: Signatory
Artemis crew · New ZealandPrinciples New Zealand committed to
Explained03
Peaceful purposes
Cooperation under the Accords is for peaceful purposes only, in line with international law.04Transparency
Signatories describe their space policies and plans openly.05Interoperability
Use common standards so hardware and systems can work together.06Emergency assistance
Help astronauts in distress, whoever they are.07Registration of space objects
Register objects launched into space.08Release of scientific data
Share scientific results openly and on time.09Preserving outer space heritage
Protect historic landing sites and artifacts.10Space resources
Resource use must follow the Outer Space Treaty.11Deconfliction of activities
Avoid harmful interference, including through safety zones.12Orbital debris
Limit new debris and plan safe disposal of spacecraft.Also signed in 2021
Other Oceania signatories
Questions
When did New Zealand sign the Artemis Accords?
New Zealand signed the Artemis Accords on May 31, 2021.
Who signed the Artemis Accords for New Zealand?
Peter Crabtree, New Zealand Space Agency signed on behalf of New Zealand.
What number signatory is New Zealand?
New Zealand was the 11th nation to sign the Artemis Accords, and the 2nd in Oceania.