Signatory #37 of 76
Switzerland
Swiss ConfederationSwitzerland signed the Artemis Accords on April 15, 2024, becoming the 37th nation to sign. The Accords were signed on Switzerland's behalf by Guy Parmelin, Federal Councillor.
Accords record
- Date signed
- April 15, 2024
- Signed by
- Guy Parmelin, Federal Councillor
- Space agency
- Swiss Space Office
- Signing order
- 37th of 76
- In Europe
- 16th of 35
- Member for
- —
- Capital
- Bern
- Region
- Western Europe
- Source
- eda.admin.ch ↗
Status: Signatory
Artemis crew · SwitzerlandPrinciples Switzerland 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.
Questions
When did Switzerland sign the Artemis Accords?
Switzerland signed the Artemis Accords on April 15, 2024.
Who signed the Artemis Accords for Switzerland?
Guy Parmelin, Federal Councillor signed on behalf of Switzerland.
What number signatory is Switzerland?
Switzerland was the 37th nation to sign the Artemis Accords, and the 16th in Europe.