Angola’s President João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço has officially signed the Artemis Accord solidifying Angola’s commitment to deep space exploration and international collaboration.
This makes Angola the third African country and the 33rd nation globally to endorse this agreement, following in the footsteps of Nigeria and Rwanda, who signed the accord in December 2022.
The Artemis Accords serve as a guiding framework, rooted in the principles of the Outer Space Treaty of 1967, aiming to establish a secure and transparent environment that fosters exploration, scientific pursuits, and commercial activities for the collective benefit of humanity. By joining this agreement, Angola aims to contribute to the shared vision of promoting peaceful and responsible exploration beyond Earth.
Furthermore, “the Accord aligns with NASA’s ambitious Artemis programme, which aims to achieve significant milestones such as landing the first woman and the first person of colour on the Moon. The programme’s objectives encompass groundbreaking scientific discoveries, extensive lunar surface exploration, and crucial preparations for the first human mission to Mars.
While NASA spearheads the Artemis initiative, collaborative efforts between nations will play a pivotal role in ensuring a sustainable and robust presence on the Moon. Thus, the Artemis Accords guide international partnerships in missions and operations around the Moon.
