Science & Space
Côte d’Ivoire Joins Artemis Accords as 75th Signatory
Côte d’Ivoire signed the Artemis Accords in Abidjan, becoming the coalition’s 75th participating nation.
What happened
Côte d’Ivoire signed the Artemis Accords on Thursday in Abidjan, the country’s largest city, becoming the agreement’s 75th signatory. The country joined what NASA described as a growing coalition of like-minded nations. By signing, Côte d’Ivoire committed to the peaceful, transparent and responsible exploration of the Moon, Mars and beyond. The available source identifies the ceremony and the country’s new status but does not provide further details on Côte d’Ivoire’s planned space activities or implementation of the commitments.
Why it matters
The signing expands the Artemis coalition and formally aligns Côte d’Ivoire with its stated principles for peaceful, transparent and responsible exploration beyond Earth.
Source: NASA