The Artemis Accords were signed by Nigeria and Rwanda on Tuesday, making them the first African countries to do so.
The Artemis Accords are a collection of non-binding multilateral agreements between the US government and other international governments taking part in the Artemis Programme, an American-led initiative to send people back to the moon by 2025 with the ultimate objective of expanding space exploration to Mars and beyond.Read more
The signing took place at the inaugural US-Africa Space Forum, where participants explored ways to advance shared goals through the peaceful exploration and use of space, according to a statement provided by the US Department of State.
