The U.S. Department of State has congratulated Morocco on joining the Artemis Accords, becoming the 64th country to sign the U.S.-led framework for peaceful and responsible space exploration.
Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita signed the Accords on behalf of the Kingdom of Morocco on April 29 during a ceremony in Rabat. The signing was witnessed by U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau and U.S. Ambassador to Morocco Duke Buchan III.
In a statement, the State Department said Morocco’s accession reflects the strength of the U.S.–Morocco alliance and marks an expansion of bilateral cooperation into the space sector. It added that the move demonstrates Morocco’s commitment to responsible and peaceful use of outer space.
The Artemis Accords were established in 2020 by the United States and seven partner nations as a set of practical principles to guide sustainable civil space activity. The initiative is led by the State Department in coordination with NASA, focusing on transparency, interoperability, and the peaceful exploration of space.
With Morocco’s inclusion, a total of 64 countries have now endorsed the Accords, underscoring growing international support for common rules governing space exploration.