Israel to sign Artemis Accords initiated by NASA

Israel and NASA will sign the Artemis Accords on space exploration, according to Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid.

Lapid tweeted: “Today, I won the government’s approval to join the Artemis Accords, initiated by NASA, for cooperation in space exploration. We are moving toward a global and innovative future where countries mobilise resources for science and research, and work together to advance space diplomacy. To sign the accords will strengthen cooperation with other signatories in the field of trade and economy.”

Israel will become the 15th signatory to the pact after signing the Accords. Mexico was the most recent signatory to the pact in December. Thirteen other countries that have embraced the Artemis Accords are Australia, Brazil, Canada, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, New Zealand, Poland, the Republic of Korea, Ukraine, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom and the United States.