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Uzbekistan joins Artemis Accords as 77th signatory

NASA welcomed the Republic of Uzbekistan as the Artemis Accords’ 77th signatory. The country joined during a ceremony held in Samarkand on Monday, pledging to follow the agreement’s practical principles for civilian space exploration, with an emphasis on safety, transparency and responsible conduct.

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Uzbekistan joins Artemis Accords as 77th signatory
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What to know

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    Uzbekistan became the 77th signatory at a ceremony in Samarkand.

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    The country pledged to follow practical principles for safe, transparent and responsible civilian space exploration.

Why it matters

The significance of the accession lies in Uzbekistan’s commitment to the accords’ principles for safe, transparent and responsible civilian space exploration.

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