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Djibouti becomes 72nd Artemis Accords signatory
- Djibouti is the 72nd signatory of the Artemis Accords.
- The signing ceremony is scheduled for 11 a.m. EDT at NASA Headquarters in Washington.
- NASA Deputy Administrator Matt Anderson is hosting an in-person ceremony.
- The Artemis Accords, announced in 2020, set practical principles for civil space exploration to the Moon, Mars, and beyond.
What happened
The Republic of Djibouti is signing the Artemis Accords. It is the 72nd country signatory. The ceremony is set for 11 a.m. EDT at NASA Headquarters in Washington.
What we know
The ceremony is scheduled for 11 a.m. EDT at NASA Headquarters in Washington. It is in person only.
Matt Anderson is NASA Deputy Administrator and the host. Mohamed Siad Douale is Ambassador of Djibouti to the United States. Frank Garcia is U.S. State Department Assistant Secretary for African Affairs.
Media interested in attending must RSVP. NASA's media accreditation policy is online.
Why it matters
The Artemis Accords were announced in 2020 and established as the first set of practical principles for civil space exploration to the Moon, Mars, and beyond.
They focus on enhancing safety, transparency, and coordination while responding to growing interest in lunar activities. Djibouti's position as the 72nd signatory adds another country to the Artemis Accords.
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