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Serbia joins Artemis space programme

Belgrade/Washington, 17 July 2026

Minister of Foreign Affairs Marko Đurić signed an agreement at NASA headquarters in Washington, D.C., whereby Serbia joined the Artemis space programme, and said that this act represents an important step for a country that builds its future on knowledge, innovation and international cooperation.

Đurić stated that joining the Artemis programme represents a confirmation of Serbia's commitment to respecting international law, scientific progress, and joint action of states in space exploration.

The head of Serbian diplomacy noted that the greatest scientific results are achieved when knowledge and resources are pooled, not when states act individually.

He particularly emphasised the importance of the fact that the Artemis Accords are based on the Treaty on Principles Governing the Activities of States in the Exploration and Use of Outer Space, including the Moon and Other Celestial Bodies of 1967, as well as on the broader system of international space law that has guided peaceful space exploration for decades.

Đurić noted that, although Serbia is not a space power, our country has a significant place in the history of space exploration, recalling the contribution of the “Serbian Seven” – scientists and engineers of Serbian origin whose knowledge and expertise contributed to the Apollo programme, one of the greatest achievements of humanity.

The head of Serbian diplomacy also recalled his meeting with David Vujić, the last living member of the “Serbian Seven”, during his previous mandate as Serbian Ambassador to the United States.

He stated that Serbia continues to invest in science, technology and innovation, and that membership in the Artemis programme will create new opportunities for connecting domestic scientific institutions, universities, companies and young researchers with international partners.

Đurić assessed that with this agreement, Serbia has joined the circle of countries committed to transparent, responsible and peaceful space exploration and expressed gratitude to the United States and NASA for the partnership.

US Assistant Secretary of State for Oceans, International Environmental Affairs and Science Wesley Brooks said that Serbia’s accession to the programme represents a significant moment in relations between the two countries.

Brooks emphasised that space cooperation is an area that connects countries through common goals, innovation, and responsible use of space, and added that with this step, Serbia continues its connection with the legacy of Serbian scientists who contributed to the American space programme and becomes part of the broader international community working on future research.

The signing ceremony was attended by Ambassador of the Republic of Serbia in Washington Dragan Šutanovac, State Secretary of the Ministry of Science, Technological Development and Innovation Marija Gnjatović, PhD, US Assistant Secretary of State Wesley Brooks and NASA Deputy Administrator Matthew Anderson.