NASA Welcomes Côte d’Ivoire as Newest Artemis Accords Signatory
Côte d’Ivoire signed the Artemis Accords on Thursday as the 75th signatory during a signing ceremony in the nation’s largest city Abidjan, marking the largest milestone yet for the international coalition of like-minded countries committed to peaceful and responsible space exploration. “The United States and Côte d’Ivoire already cooperate on Earth,” said NASA’s Deputy Administrator […] The post…
Credit: NASA recently welcomed Côte d'Ivoire as its 75th signatory to the Artemis Accords during a ceremony in Abidjan, marking a significant milestone for the international coalition focused on peaceful space exploration. NASA's Deputy Administrator Matt Anderson stated that the partnership between the United States and Côte d'Ivoire extends beyond Earth, opening new opportunities for collaboration between scientists, engineers, and institutions.
The nation's Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Adama Diawara, signed the accord on behalf of Côte d'Ivoire at the Africa Space Expo ASPEX 2026 alongside U.S. Chargé d'affaires Junaid Munir. The Space Agency of Côte d'Ivoire, established in 2025, has been actively engaged in space science and technology, including Earth observation and geodesy, since partnering with NASA in 2019.
The Artemis Accords, established in 2020, set practical principles for transparency, safety, and coordination among nations exploring the Moon, Mars, and beyond, aiming to support future lunar exploration and shape the Golden Age of space innovation.
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