Bangladesh Joins Artemis Accords as 54th Signatory
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Bangladesh signs the Artemis Accords, becoming the 54th signatory. |
| Date | April 8, 2025 |
| Location | Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| Signing Representative | Ashraf Uddin, Bangladesh's Secretary of Defense |
| NASA Representative | Janet Petro, NASA Acting Administrator |
| Key Agreements | Commitment to peaceful, sustainable, and transparent space exploration. Based on Outer Space Treaty, Registration Convention, and Rescue and Return Agreement. |
| Artemis Program Goals | Moon missions leading to future Mars exploration. |
| International Reach | Over 50 countries have signed the accords, promoting global cooperation in space. |
| Scientific Commitment | Signatories agree to publicly share scientific data for humanity's benefit. |
| U.S. Diplomatic Presence | Tracey Jacobson, Charge d'Affaires at the U.S. Embassy in Dhaka, attended the signing. |