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Uzbekistan Joins Artemis Accords as 77th Signatory
WHY IT MATTERS
Uzbekistan's signing of the Artemis Accords expands opportunities for like-minded nations to contribute to humanity's return to the Moon, aligning with NASA's goal of establishing a safe, peaceful, and prosperous future in space.
What happened
The Republic of Uzbekistan has become the 77th signatory of the Artemis Accords, committing to safe, transparent, and responsible civil space exploration. Uzbekistan's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bakhtiyor Saidov, signed the accords on behalf of the country during a visit by U.
S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
This move marks Uzbekistan's growing engagement with NASA and the international space community, including its development of a national space program and participation in global space forums. Uzbek students are also working to develop and launch the country's first CubeSat by 2028.
PRIMARY SOURCES
NASA Welcomes Uzbekistan as Newest Artemis Accords Signatory
NASA · Elizabeth Shaw · NASA media usage guidelines; third-party material excluded
CORRECTIONS & UPDATES
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