Dace Melbārde
personDace Melbārde is Latvia’s Minister for Education and Science.
Dace Melbārde has served as Latvia's Minister for Education and Science since 2025. She signed the Artemis Accords on behalf of Latvia, marking the country's commitment to international space exploration. Previously, she was the Latvian Minister of Culture from 2013 to 2019 and is a member of the New Unity party.
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Latvia joins the Artemis Accords
Latvia has officially signed the Artemis Accords at a ceremony on April 20, becoming the 62nd country to join this multilateral framework aimed at fostering cooperation in NASA's lunar exploration initiatives. Minister Dace Melbārde emphasized the commitment to responsible space exploration, while Jānis Beķeris highlighted new opportunities for Latvian scientists and entrepreneurs in the global space economy.
NASA Welcomes Latvia as Newest Artemis Accords Signatory
Latvia signed the Artemis Accords on April 20, 2026, becoming the 62nd nation to commit to responsible space exploration. The signing ceremony, hosted by NASA at its headquarters, featured Jared Isaacman and Dace Melbārde. This partnership enhances international cooperation and aims to establish a sustainable lunar presence, fostering future collaboration in space activities under the Artemis framework.