The Republic of Djibouti has formally entered the Artemis Accords, a multinational agreement designed to establish guidelines for the transparent and safe exploration of the Moon, Mars, and other celestial bodies. The signing ceremony took place at NASA Headquarters in Washington, with Ambassador Mohamed Siad Douale signing on behalf of the nation.
NASA Deputy Administrator Matt Anderson hosted the event, emphasizing that the U.S. space agency is building a global coalition to support future lunar missions and the eventual human exploration of Mars. Through these accords, participating countries can contribute various resources, including scientific payloads, technology demonstrations, and hardware.
Djibouti’s involvement follows the growth of its domestic space sector, which began in 2020 under the Centre for Studies and Research of Djibouti. The country has already demonstrated its technical progress by launching two satellites, Djibouti 1A and 1B, via American launch vehicles in 2023 and 2024. Ambassador Douale noted that the agreement serves to strengthen ties with the United States and fosters new avenues for scientific research, education, and technical training for the nation's workforce.
The Artemis Accords were established in 2020 by NASA and the U.S. State Department to provide a set of principles for space activities. Signatories commit to peaceful cooperation, the sharing of scientific data, the provision of emergency assistance, and the protection of historic space sites. Djibouti is the 42nd nation to join this initiative.
Source: NASA
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