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Côte d’Ivoire Becomes 75th Artemis Accords Signatory

Côte d’Ivoire signed the Artemis Accords in Abidjan on Thursday, becoming the 75th country to join the coalition, according to NASA. The agreement commits its signatories to peaceful, transparent and responsible exploration of the Moon, Mars and beyond.

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Côte d’Ivoire signed the Artemis Accords on Thursday in Abidjan, the nation’s largest city, according to NASA.

The signing made Côte d’Ivoire the 75th signatory to the accords. NASA said the country joined other nations committed to the peaceful, transparent and responsible exploration of the Moon, Mars and beyond.

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NASA — NASA Welcomes Côte d’Ivoire as Newest Artemis Accords Signatory