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<\/a><\/figure>Following a signing ceremony Tuesday in Bangladesh\u2019s capital city of Dhaka, NASA congratulates Bangladesh as the 54th nation to commit to the safe and responsible exploration of space that benefits humanity.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are thrilled by Bangladesh\u2019s signature of the Accords,\u201d said NASA acting Administrator Janet Petro. \u201cBangladesh affirms its role in shaping the future of space exploration. This is about ensuring that our journey to the Moon \u2013 and beyond \u2013 is peaceful, sustainable, and transparent.\u00a0We look forward to working together, to learning from one another, and to seeing how Bangladesh\u2019s incredible talent and vision contribute to humanity\u2019s next great chapter in space.\u201d<\/p>\n
Ashraf Uddin, the secretary of defense for Bangladesh,signed the Artemis Accords on behalf of the country. Charge d\u2019Affaires Tracey Jacobson for the U.S. Embassy in Dhaka, Bangladesh, participated in the event, and Petro contributed remarks in a pre-recorded video message.<\/p>\n
\u201cBangladesh\u2019s commitment to the Artemis Accords will enhance the country\u2019s engagement with NASA and the international community,\u201d said Bangladesh\u2019s Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus. \u201cBy signing the accords, Bangladesh builds upon an important foundation for the open, responsible and peaceful exploration of space.\u201d<\/p>\n
In 2020, the United States, led by NASA and the U.S. Department of State,\u00a0and seven other initial signatory nations established the Artemis Accords, a first-ever set of practical guidelines for nations to increase safety of operations and reduce risk and uncertainty in their civil exploration activities. That group of signatories has grown to more than 50 countries today.<\/p>\n
The Artemis Accords are grounded in the Outer Space Treaty and other agreements, including the Registration Convention and the Rescue and Return Agreement, as well as best practices for responsible behavior that NASA and its partners have supported, including the public release of scientific data.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Learn more about the Artemis Accords at:<\/p>\n
https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/artemis-accords<\/a><\/p>\n -end-<\/p>\n Amber Jacobson \/ Jennifer Dooren
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