Côte d’Ivoire becomes 75th Artemis Accords signatory
The Abidjan ceremony during Africa Space Expo ASPEX 2026 made Côte d’Ivoire the 75th Artemis Accords signatory, a step described as the largest milestone yet.
- Côte d’Ivoire became the 75th signatory of the Artemis Accords.
- The signing took place in Abidjan during Africa Space Expo ASPEX 2026.
- Adama Diawara signed for Côte d’Ivoire, with Junaid Munir witnessing the ceremony.
- Côte d’Ivoire’s Space Agency was established in 2025 and coordinates Earth observation, space weather, astronomy, satellite navigation, and communications.
- The accords are framed as opening opportunities for future lunar exploration with NASA.
What happened
Côte d’Ivoire has signed the Artemis Accords, becoming the 75th signatory. The ceremony took place in Abidjan during the Africa Space Expo ASPEX 2026.
What we know
Adama Diawara signed on behalf of Côte d’Ivoire, and Junaid Munir witnessed the ceremony.
Côte d’Ivoire is the 75th Artemis Accords signatory, and the milestone is described as the largest yet.
Côte d’Ivoire has expanded involvement in space science and technology and years of international cooperation.
The United States cooperates with Côte d’Ivoire on Earth.
The National Office of Technical Development of Côte d’Ivoire has a NASA partnership and works in Earth observation and geodesy.
It has helped develop global geodetic networks, refine space-based measurement methods, and broaden understanding of Earth systems.
The Space Agency of Côte d’Ivoire was established in 2025 and coordinates Earth observation, space weather, astronomy, satellite navigation, and communications.
Why it matters
The signing places Côte d’Ivoire among signatories to principles that enhance transparency, safety, and coordination on the Moon, Mars, and beyond.
The accords are described as opening new opportunities and responding to growing lunar interest from governments and private companies.
They are also said to open opportunities for future lunar exploration with NASA and to advance humanity’s return to the Moon.
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