The Dominican Republic is the most recent nation to signal the Artemis Accords and joins 43 different international locations in a dedication to advancing rules for the protected, clear, and accountable exploration of the Moon, Mars and past with NASA.

“NASA is proud to welcome the Dominican Republic signing of the Artemis Accords as we increase the peaceable exploration of area to all nations,” stated NASA Administrator Invoice Nelson. “The Dominican Republic has made necessary strides towards a shared future in area and is now serving to information area exploration for the Artemis Era.”

Sonia Guzmán, ambassador of the Dominican Republic to the USA, signed the Artemis Accords on behalf of the nation on Oct. 4. The nation additionally will affirm its participation in a high-level assembly of Artemis Accords signatories going down Monday, Oct. 14, throughout the Worldwide Astronautical Congress in Milan, the place furthering implementation of the rules shall be mentioned.

“This marks a historic step in our dedication to worldwide collaboration in area exploration,” stated Guzmán. “This isn’t only a scientific or technological milestone – it represents a future the place the Dominican Republic contributes to the shared targets of peace, sustainability, and innovation past our planet. By becoming a member of the worldwide effort to discover the Moon, Mars, and past, we’re additionally increasing the alternatives notably for our younger Dominicans in science, schooling, and financial growth.”

In 2020, the USA and 7 different nations had been the primary to signal the Artemis Accords, which recognized an early set of rules selling the useful use of area for humanity. The accords are grounded within the Outer Area Treaty and different agreements together with the Registration Conference, the Rescue and Return Settlement, in addition to greatest practices and norms of accountable habits that NASA and its companions have supported, together with the general public launch of scientific information. 

The commitments of the Artemis Accords and efforts by the signatories to advance implementation of those rules help the protected and sustainable exploration of area. Extra international locations are anticipated to signal within the coming weeks and months.

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