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During a recent ceremony at NASA Headquarters in Washington, held in conjunction with the U.S. State Department, NASA Administrator Bill Nelson formally announced Peru’s accession as the 41st signatory of the Artemis Accords. The South American nation aligns itself with 40 others pledging to support responsible and peaceful space exploration towards the Moon, Mars, and other celestial destinations.
“The inclusion of Peru within the Artemis Accords signifies a monumental step for our two nations, built upon decades of Peruvian advances in space knowledge. We are in the midst of a golden age for space endeavours. Our collaboration, characterized by transparency and responsibility, furthers our universal quest to learn more about our universe,” stated Nelson.
Peru’s Foreign Minister, Javier González-Olaechea, took the step of signing the Artemis Accords on behalf of his country. The event was also graced by the presence of Alfredo Ferrero Diez Canseco, Peru’s ambassador to the U.S., and Jennifer R. Littlejohn, acting assistant secretary at the Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs from the Department of State.
Emphasizing Peru’s goals, González-Olaechea remarked, “Our commitment to the Artemis Accords does not only display our shared vision with the member nations but also sets the stage for cooperative partnerships, particularly with the USA, aimed at engaging in sustainable space exploration and enhancing our aerospace scientific capabilities.”
The Artemis Accords were originally endorsed in 2020 by the United States and seven other nations, establishing a series of principles conducive to beneficial utilization of outer space for the good of all humankind. The Accords recognize the framework of the Outer Space Treaty, and other vital agreements, such as the Registration Convention and the Rescue and Return Agreement, adhering to well-established best practices and space behavior norms that NASA and its international partners endorse, including the release of scientific data to the public. More nations are anticipated to join the Artemis Accords going forward.
The collaboration and dedication to the Artemis Accords principles by the signatories buttress NASA’s Artemis program and its allied partners, as well as endorse the continuity of safe and sustainable space exploratory activities by the member countries.
To find out more about the Artemis Accords, please visit:
https://www.nasa.gov/artemis-accords/
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Faith McKie / Jennifer Dooren
Headquarters, Washington
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faith.d.mckie@nasa.gov / jennifer.m.dooren@nasa.gov
FAQs About Peru Signing the Artemis Accords
- Q1: What are the Artemis Accords?
- A: The Artemis Accords are a series of multinational agreements that set forth guidelines for nations to conduct peaceful and responsible space exploration, particularly in relation to the Moon, Mars, and other celestial bodies. They are grounded in the Outer Space Treaty and other related agreements.
- Q2: When did Peru sign the Artemis Accords?
- A: Peru signed the Artemis Accords during a ceremony at NASA Headquarters in Washington on a Thursday, though the exact date was not specified in the provided post content.
- Q3: How many countries have signed the Artemis Accords?
- A: With Peru’s recent addition, there are now 41 countries that have signed the Artemis Accords.
- Q4: Why did Peru decide to sign the Artemis Accords?
- A: Peru joined the Artemis Accords to share a common vision with member countries, establish cooperative mechanisms for space exploration and resource utilization, and promote scientific development in aerospace within Peru.
- Q5: Where can more information about the Artemis Accords be found?
- A: Additional details about the Artemis Accords are available on NASA’s website at the provided link: NASA’s Artemis Accords Page.