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Jordan Becomes 63rd Signatory to NASA-Led Artemis Accords on Space Exploration
Jordan becomes the 63rd nation to sign the Artemis Accords. The development is currently relevant for expanding international cooperation in peaceful space exploration.
Artemis Accords:
| Dimension | Key Details |
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| Launch | The Artemis Accords have been launched in 2020 under the Artemis space exploration programme. |
| Nature | The Artemis Accords provide a set of international principles for peaceful and cooperative exploration of the Moon, Mars, and other celestial bodies. |
| Lead Agency | The initiative is led by the United States through NASA. |
| Legal Linkage | The Artemis Accords reinforce the principles of the Outer Space Treaty of 1967. |
| Aim | The accords provide for safe, transparent, and sustainable space activities. |
| Objectives | The accords provide for peaceful use of outer space, prevention of conflicts, sharing of scientific data, interoperability, and emergency assistance in space missions. |
| India’s Status | India is a signatory to the Artemis Accords. |