On Tuesday, Nigeria and Rwanda became the first African countries to sign the Artemis Accords, which are an initiative launched in 2020 by the US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (Nasa) to assure safe, transparent and sustainable space exploration. The adherence of the two African states took the number of Artemis Accord members to 25, and all the inhabited continents were now represented. “I’m thrilled Nigeria and Rwanda are committing to the safe, sustainable use of outer space. In an era where more nations than ever have space programs, [Tuesday]’s signings highlight a growing commitment to ensure space exploration is conducted responsibly,” said Nasa Administrator Bill Nelson. “As the first African nations to sign the Artemis Accords, Nigeria and Rwanda exemplify the global reach of the accords and are demonstrating their leadership in space exploration.”
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