Uzbekistan has officially joined the Artemis Accords, becoming the 77th state to sign the document. The ceremony took place on Monday in Samarkand. The Artemis Accords represent a set of practical principles aimed at ensuring safe, transparent, and responsible exploration of outer space for civilian purposes. NASA Deputy Administrator Matt Anderson noted that Uzbekistan's accession comes at an important moment for the development of international cooperation in the space sector. According to him, the administration of US President Donald Trump has tasked NASA with strengthening partnerships with other countries in space exploration. The Artemis Accords were initiated by the United States in 2020 as a foundation for multilateral cooperation in exploring the Moon, Mars, and other objects in the Solar System. The document establishes principles of transparency, systems compatibility, emergency assistance, registration of space objects, open exchange of scientific data, and peaceful use of outer space. Uzbekistan's accession reflects the growing interest of Central Asian countries in participating in international space programs. The increase in the number of signatories to the Accords is viewed by NASA as a step toward forming a broad coalition of states adhering to unified standards of conduct in space.