# NASA Welcomes Albania to Artemis Accords

NASA has officially welcomed the Republic of Albania as the 73rd signatory of the Artemis Accords, reinforcing international collaboration for peaceful and transparent space exploration under the Artemis program. This development expands the coalition of nations participating in lunar and space exploration activities coordinated by NASA, potentially opening new avenues for international partnerships and procurement opportunities related to space missions.

- **Why this matters:** Procurement professionals should note the growing international scope of NASA's Artemis program, which may increase demand for multinational collaboration and supply chain integration.
- Albania's inclusion signals potential future contracts or cooperative projects involving Albanian entities or joint ventures.
- Companies supporting space exploration technologies, launch services, and related infrastructure may find expanded opportunities as NASA's international partnerships grow.
- Agencies and contractors should consider how Artemis Accords signatories influence eligibility and collaboration frameworks for upcoming NASA procurements.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military, Information Technology
**Topics:** Contracting Vehicles, Policy
**Published:** September 21, 2026

### Government Entities
- National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
- U.S. Department of State
- Republic of Albania

### Vendors
- SpaceX (launch provider)

### Key Quotes
> It is my privilege to welcome the Republic of Albania as the 73rd signatory of the Artemis Accords.
> — Matt Anderson, NASA Deputy Administrator

### Sources
- [NASA Welcomes Albania as Newest Artemis Accords Signatory   - NASA](https://www.nasa.gov/organizations/oiir/nasa-welcomes-albania-as-newest-artemis-accords-signatory/) - NASA