Paraguay Signs NASA Artemis Accords

Paraguay has joined the Artemis Accords, becoming the 67th country to sign onto the U.S.-led framework for civil space exploration.

The signing took place Thursday in Asunción, where the Republic of Paraguay formally backed a set of shared principles meant to guide how nations explore space peacefully and cooperatively. NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman said Paraguay’s entry adds to a growing international coalition, underscoring how the accords continue to expand far beyond the earliest spacefaring powers.

“Today, I am proud to welcome Paraguay as the 67th signatory to the Artemis Accords.”

The Artemis Accords outline broad expectations for responsible behavior in space, with a focus on transparency, cooperation, and civil use. Supporters present the agreement as a practical rulebook for a busier era in orbit and beyond, as more governments look to take part in lunar missions, scientific work, and related technology partnerships.

Paraguay’s decision matters because the Artemis Accords gain weight with every new member. Each signature broadens the circle of countries willing to endorse common norms before competition in space intensifies. Reports indicate the framework has become a diplomatic tool as much as a space policy document, helping countries signal how they want future exploration to unfold.

What comes next will matter more than the ceremony itself. As the coalition grows, attention will shift to how signatories apply these principles in real missions, partnerships, and policy choices. For Paraguay, the move opens a door into a larger conversation about the future of space; for NASA and its partners, it strengthens the case that the rules for exploring the Moon and beyond should take shape now, not after disputes begin.