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Djibouti Signs Artemis Accords as 72nd Nation
- Djibouti became the 72nd nation to sign the Artemis Accords.
- It is the eighth African country to sign the Artemis Accords.
- The Artemis Accords were announced in 2020 by NASA and the State Department with seven other founding nations.
- Djibouti 1A and Djibouti 1B reached orbit after Falcon 9 launches from Vandenberg Space Force Base.
What happened
The Republic of Djibouti has signed the Artemis Accords. It is the 72nd nation to sign the Artemis Accords and the eighth African country to sign them.
What we know
Djibouti is the 72nd nation to sign the Artemis Accords and the eighth African country to sign the agreement.
Mohamed Siad Douale signed on behalf of Djibouti, and Frank Garcia participated in the event.
The Artemis Accords were announced in 2020 and are described as the first set of practical principles. NASA and the State Department joined seven other founding nations in establishing the Artemis Accords.
Djibouti's national space program began in 2020. It is overseen by the Centre for Studies and Research of Djibouti, part of the Ministry of Higher Education and Research.
Djibouti 1A launched in 2023 and reached orbit, while Djibouti 1B launched in 2024 and reached orbit. Both used Falcon 9 rockets and launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.
Why it matters
For readers tracking the lunar sector, Djibouti's signature connects an Artemis Accords signatory with Djibouti 1A and Djibouti 1B, both of which reached orbit after Falcon 9 launches from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.
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