Washington, Apr. 23 (Petra)-- Jordan officially joined the Artemis Accords on Wednesday, becoming the 63rd country to sign the international agreements aimed at promoting cooperation in space exploration.

Jordan’s Ambassador in Washington, Dina Kawar, signed the accession agreement at the headquarters of NASA in Washington, in the presence of the agency’s director and representatives from the U.S. Department of State.

Jordan’s accession reflects the Kingdom’s commitment to expanding international cooperation in scientific fields related to space exploration, benefiting from research and studies in this sector, and strengthening national capabilities in technology and artificial intelligence.

The move also aims to enhance scientific and technical partnerships with friendly nations and support Jordan’s efforts to advance innovation and knowledge-based development.

Launched in 2020, the Artemis Accords provide an international framework for cooperation in space exploration based on principles such as the peaceful use of outer space, transparency, the sharing of scientific data, and the preservation of historically significant sites and assets through the development of best scientific practices.

The agreements are designed to serve the interests of participating countries and the broader international community while promoting responsible and sustainable exploration of space.

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