Artemis Accords Continues Peaceful, Scientific Moon Cooperation Goal – Now with 54 Signatories
The Artemis Accords promote collaboration, ethical conduct and sustainable methods for space exploration, beginning with the Moon; 54th country, Bangladesh, signed Accords 8 Apr; not a treaty but a set of principles, areas of cooperation in the Accords include: Peaceful Purposes, Transparency, Emergency Assistance, Space Objects / Heritage / Resources / Activities, Scientific Data; as more nations join, it is hoped the influence of Accords will increase; China-led International Lunar Research Station project has 14+ national and private NGO signatories for robust, inclusive participation