Media are invited to a joint signing ceremony between NASA and the Australian Space Agency at 9 a.m. EDT Saturday, Sept. 21, at NASA Headquarters in Washington.

NASA Deputy Administrator Jim Morhard and Megan Clark, head of the Australian Space Agency, will sign a joint statement of intent to expand cooperation in space exploration, including NASAโ€™sย Artemisย lunar program, between the two agencies. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross and Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison will attend the ceremony, along with Joe Hockey, Australiaโ€™s ambassador to the United States and Arthur Culvahouse Jr., U.S. ambassador to Australia.

Due to space constraints, media will be confirmed for this event on a first-come, first-served basis. There will not be a formal media availability. Media interested in participating should send their name, media affiliation, and phone number to Sean Potter atย sean.potter@nasa.gov.

Media must arrive no later than 8 a.m. Saturday with at least one form of government-issued photo identification. NASA Headquarters is located at 300 E Street SW.

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