Now 50 countries have joined NASA’s efforts to establish peaceful and cooperative international space exploration.
On Wednesday (December 11), Panama and Austria signed the NASA agreement. artemis agreementThey become the 49th and 50th countries to commit to responsible space exploration for all humanity, according to a statement from NASA.
“NASA welcomes Panama and Austria to the Artemis Accords community and congratulates the 50 nations who are united by shared principles for safe and responsible space exploration,” said NASA Administrator Bill Nelson. statement. “NASA is opening space to more countries and more people for the benefit of all than ever before. Together, we are building long-term, peaceful deep space exploration for generations of Artemis.”
The Artemis Agreement was signed in October 2020 and signed by eight countries. Panama and Austria joined a growing list of international partners in separate signing ceremonies held Dec. 11 at NASA Headquarters in Washington.
The basic principles of the agreement focus on peaceful and responsible space exploration. space treaty 1967 and other international conventions. These principles strengthen our collective commitment to scientific discovery, innovation and sustainability and set the standard for future space missions, including those of NASA. Artemis Programaims to send astronauts back to the moon. Apollo 17 Mission 1972.
“Austria is proud to have signed the Artemis Agreement, which is an important step in fostering international cooperation for civil exploration. moon “It is about expanding humanity’s presence in space,” Austrian Ambassador to the United States Petra Schneebauer, who signed the agreement on behalf of Austria, said in a statement.
“By signing the agreement, we reaffirm our commitment to the peaceful, responsible and cooperative use of space, emphasizing strong multilateral partnerships and support for scientific progress,” Scheenbauer said. “This collaboration will open up new possibilities for Austrian companies, scientists and research institutions to participate in pioneering space programs.”
The agreement also sets out a series of recommendations on non-interference, interoperability, and scientific data disclosure and advancement. long-term sustainability Guidelines for debris management in lunar orbit and on the lunar surface.
“Today, Panama takes its place not only on our own horizon, but also among many other countries whose horizons we gaze upon. beyond our planet “It’s about exploring, learning, and contributing to the collective knowledge of humanity,” José Miguel Alemán Healy, Panama’s ambassador to the United States, who signed on behalf of his country, said in a statement. “This moment represents more than a diplomatic signature.” “I do it,” he said. “This is a bold commitment to peaceful exploration, scientific discovery, and international cooperation.”
