{"id":418225,"date":"2026-05-01T03:31:51","date_gmt":"2026-04-30T17:31:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/?p=991988"},"modified":"2026-05-01T03:31:51","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T17:31:51","slug":"nasa-welcomes-morocco-as-64th-artemis-accords-signatory","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/?p=418225","title":{"rendered":"NASA Welcomes\u00a0Morocco\u00a0as 64th Artemis Accords Signatory\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Kingdom of Morocco signed the Artemis Accords on April 29th during a ceremony in the country\u2019s capital, Rabat, becoming the latest nation to commit to the responsible exploration of space.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is my privilege to welcome the Kingdom of Morocco as the newest signatory to the Artemis Accords,\u201d said NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman in recorded remarks. \u201cThe accords began as the framework for like-minded nations to come together for the peaceful exploration of space. But now, under President Trump\u2019s vision for an enduring presence on the lunar surface, Artemis Accords partners will be able to make meaningful contributions to that collective effort. Citizens from every Artemis nation will play a pivotal role in humanity\u2019s greatest adventure.\u201d<\/p>\n

Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita of Morocco signed the accords on behalf of the country. Bourita underscored Morocco’s commitment to shared values across a range of critical sectors.<\/p>\n

The signing ceremony took place during the Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau’s official visit to Morocco with the U.S. Ambassador to Morocco Duke Buchan III also participating in the event.<\/p>\n

In 2020, during the first Trump Administration, the United States, led by NASA and the State Department, joined with seven other founding nations to establish the Artemis Accords, responding to the growing interest in lunar activities by both governments and private companies. The accords introduced the first set of practical principles aimed at enhancing the safety and coordination between like-minded nations as they explore the Moon, Mars, and beyond.  <\/p>\n

Signing the Artemis Accords means committing to explore peaceably and transparently, to render aid to those in need, to enable access to scientific data that all of humanity can learn from, to ensure activities do not interfere with those of others, and to preserve historically significant sites and artifacts by developing best practices for space exploration for the benefit of all. <\/p>\n

More countries are expected to sign the Artemis Accords in the months and years ahead, as NASA continues its work to establish a safe, peaceful, and prosperous future in space. <\/p>\n

Learn more about the Artemis Accords at: <\/p>\n

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