Artemis Accords
The Artemis Accords are a set of non-binding principles that guide international cooperation on space exploration and use.
- Purpose: The Accords establish a framework for peaceful, transparent, and sustainable space exploration. They also aim to preserve cultural heritage in space, such as spacecraft and landing sites.
- Background: The Accords were launched in 2020 by the United States, along with seven other countries. They are based on the Outer Space Treaty of 1967 and other relevant UN conventions.
- Signatories: As of October 2024, 47 countries have signed the Accords, including the U.S., the U.K., Japan, Italy, Canada, and Brazil. India recently announced its decision to join the Accords.
- Commitments: Signatories commit to registering space objects, and to cooperating with non-parties to determine how to register their objects. They also commit to preserving cultural heritage in space, such as spacecraft and landing sites.
- Collaboration: The Accords facilitate collaboration between nations and private companies. For example, NASA and ISRO are collaborating to send Indian astronauts to the International Space Station in 2024.
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