Côte d’Ivoire officially became the 75th signatory to the Artemis Accords during a ceremony held in Abidjan at the Africa Space Expo (ASPEX) 2026. The agreement, which establishes a set of principles for transparent and safe space exploration, was signed by Adama Diawara, the nation’s Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, with U.S. Department of State Chargé d’affaires Junaid Munir in attendance.
NASA Deputy Administrator Matt Anderson highlighted the existing relationship between the two nations, noting that the partnership now extends beyond Earth-based cooperation. The Accords provide a framework for countries to collaborate on lunar missions and future deep-space exploration while adhering to guidelines such as the sharing of scientific data, the provision of emergency assistance, and the preservation of historic space sites.
The move marks a significant step for Côte d’Ivoire, which established its national space agency in 2025 to oversee initiatives in satellite navigation, astronomy, and Earth observation. The country has been working with NASA on geodesy and Earth observation projects since 2019. Tidiane Outtara, Director General of the Space Agency of Côte d’Ivoire, described the signing as a milestone for both his country and the African Union.
The Artemis Accords were launched in 2020 by NASA and the U.S. State Department to foster international coordination as global interest in lunar and Martian exploration increases among both public and private sectors.
Source: NASA
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