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India signs Artemis Accords with US, commits to space cooperation | Why is it important
NASA and ISRO have agreed to launch a joint mission to the International Space Station (ISS) in 2024. PM Modi also signed the Artemis Accords, a non-binding multilateral arrangement between the US government and other world governments participating in the Artemis program, an US-led effort to return humans to the Moon by 2025.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday signed Artemis Accords with the United States during his state visit, according to the White House. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) have also agreed to launch a joint mission to the International Space Station (ISS) in 2024.
What are Artemis Accords?
Grounded in the United Nations Outer Space Treaty of 1967, the Artemis Accords is a non-binding multilateral arrangement between the US government and other world governments participating in the Artemis program, a US-led effort to return humans to the Moon by 2025, with the ultimate goal of expanding space exploration to Mars and beyond.
As of June 22, 2023, 26 countries and one territory have signed the accords — 10 in Europe, eight in Asia, three in North America, two in Oceania, two in Africa and two in South America.
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Drafted by NASA and the US Department of State, the Accords establish a framework for cooperation in civil space exploration and use in the 21st century.
The Artemis Accords outline a set of principles and guidelines that countries participating in lunar missions are expected to adhere to.
These principles include the peaceful exploration of space, transparency and interoperability, the utiliSation of space resources in a sustainable manner, and the preservation of historic sites and artifacts on the Moon.
By signing the accords, countries demonstrate their commitment to these principles and their willingness to collaborate with other nations in lunar exploration.
Why is India signing the Artemis Accords significant?
India's decision to sign the Artemis Accords indicates its commitment to global space cooperation and its interest in participating in lunar exploration missions.
By joining the accords, India can collaborate with other nations, including the United States, in future missions to the Moon, sharing knowledge and expertise while contributing to the broader goals of advancing scientific research, technological development, and expanding humanity's presence in space.
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In addition, NASA and ISRO have agreed to a joint mission to the ISS in the year 2024, said an official who spoke on condition of anonymity.
In other developments during PM’s state visit, multiple US companies will be partnering with India to build a semiconductor ecosystem that promotes supply chain diversification.
Micron Technology, with support from the Indian National Semiconductor Mission, recently announced an investment of over $800 million that together with additional financial support from Indian authorities will amount to a $2.75 billion semiconductor assembly and test facility in India, the reports added.
(Edited by : Keshav Singh Chundawat)
First Published: Jun 22, 2023 5:06 PM IST
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