Space Diplomacy: Saudi Arabia Signed the Artemis Accords

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In joining the Artemis Accords, Saudi Arabia shows its commitment to sustainable space exploration guided by a common set of principles. In signing the agreement, Saudi Arabia becomes the 21st Artemis Accords country.

By signing the Artemis Accords the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia acknowledges the importance of exploration and use of space in a responsible, peaceful, and sustainable manner. / Picture: © Wikimedia Commons / Rrinsindika, CC BY-SA 3.0

As part of the United States' "expanding space cooperation," Saudi Arabia has signed the Artemis Accords. Mohammed bin Saud Al-Tamimi, CEO of the Saudi Space Commission, signed the Accords on behalf of the Kingdom. By joining the Artemis Accords, Saudi Arabia demonstrates its commitment to sustainable space exploration.

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