Artemis Accords

Shashank Raj Gupta
Artemis Accords

Question: Establishment of Artemis Accords by the NASA is chiefly related to which of the following explorartion?
a) Lunar exploration
b) Earth exploration
c) Atmosphere Research
d) None of these
Answer: (a)
Related Facts:-

  • On 24 May 2024; The Republic of Korea has signed on the Artemis Accords.
  • Artemis Accords is a practical set of principles to guide space exploration cooperation among nations participating in NASA’s 21st century lunar exploration plans.
  • It should be known that NASA, in coordination with the U.S. Department of State, announced the establishment of the Artemis Accords in 2020.
  • The Republic of Korea became the10th country to sign the Artemis Accords.
  • South Korean Minister of Science and ICT Lim Hyesook signed the Artemis Accords for the country in the Seoul.
  • With this signature South Korea, whose official name is the Republic of Korea, joined the group of other 9 countries who have already joined the Artemis Accords.
  • These 9 countries are Australia, Canada, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, the United Kingdom, the United Arab Emirates, Ukraine, and the United States
  • NASA Administrator Sen. Bill Nelson hailed the Republic of Korea which has committed to the Artemis Accords.
  • He said that, their signature demonstrates the strong momentum worldwide in supporting our Moon to Mars exploration approach.
  • Mr Nelson was optimistic as partnering in deep space will ensure for missions to be carried out in accordance with important, universal principles.
  • These universal principles are transparency, safety, and peaceful exploration, which are critical to ensuring a safe and prosperous future in space for all.
  • With the signing of the Artemis Accords, Korea would be able to strengthen cooperation with nations participating in the Accords in exploring the outer space.
  • It is critical to implement space development activities transparently and responsibly for successful space exploration.
  • NASA is in the opinion that responsible and successful space exploration can be successfully done in collaboration with the international community.
  • NASA continues to work with its international partners to establish a safe, peaceful, and prosperous future in space.
  • In the months and years ahead additional countries will join the Artemis Accords.
  • Working with emerging space agencies, as well as existing partners and well-established space agencies, will add new energy and capabilities to ensure the entire world can benefit from our journey of exploration and discovery.

By – Rajesh Tripathi

Links:-
https://www.nasa.gov/feature/republic-of-korea-joins-list-of-nations-to-sign-artemis-accords