The Kingdom of Morocco has officially become the 64th country to sign the Artemis Accords, marking a significant step in its commitment to the peaceful and responsible exploration of space.
The agreement was signed on April 29 in Rabat by Morocco’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nasser Bourita, during an official ceremony attended by senior U.S. officials, including Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau and U.S. Ambassador to Morocco Duke Buchan III.
In recorded remarks, Jared Isaacman, Administrator of NASA, welcomed Morocco’s accession, emphasizing the growing importance of international collaboration in space exploration.
“The accords began as a framework for like-minded nations to come together for the peaceful exploration of space,” Isaacman said, adding that partner nations will play a key role in advancing humanity’s long-term presence beyond Earth.
Morocco’s signing reflects its broader commitment to international cooperation in science, technology, and innovation. Bourita highlighted the country’s adherence to shared principles, including transparency, peaceful use of outer space, and the promotion of scientific exchange.
Launched in 2020 under the administration of Donald Trump, the Artemis Accords were established by the United States in collaboration with seven founding countries. The initiative sets out practical guidelines for space exploration, particularly as global interest intensifies around missions to the Moon, Mars, and beyond.
The accords outline key principles such as the peaceful use of space, interoperability between nations, emergency assistance, open access to scientific data, and the protection of historic space sites and artifacts.
With Morocco’s addition, the Artemis partnership continues to expand, reinforcing a shared vision of a safe, transparent, and cooperative future in space exploration. More countries are expected to join in the coming years as global participation in space activities accelerates.
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