Djibouti to Join Artemis Accords as 72nd Signatory at NASA Ceremony

On Sept. 14 at 11 a.m. EDT, Djibouti is set to sign the Artemis Accords, becoming the 72nd country to join the framework. The ceremony will take place at NASA Headquarters in Washington and will be led by NASA Deputy Administrator Matt Anderson, with U.S. State Department Assistant Secretary for African Affairs Frank Garcia present. Djibouti’s ambassador to the United States, Mohamed Siad Douale, will sign on behalf of his nation.

Media wishing to attend must confirm their presence by 8 a.m. on the day of the event, and the ceremony will be held in person only. The Artemis Accords, initiated in 2020 by the United States and seven founding nations, outline practical guidelines for the safety, transparency, and coordination of civil space exploration on the Moon, Mars and beyond. Further details on the Accords are available through NASA’s website.