Signatory #68 of 76
Botswana
Republic of BotswanaBotswana signed the Artemis Accords on June 25, 2026, becoming the 68th nation to sign. The Accords were signed on Botswana's behalf by David Tshere, Minister of Communications and Innovation.
Accords record
- Date signed
- June 25, 2026
- Signed by
- David Tshere, Minister of Communications and Innovation
- Signing order
- 68th of 76
- In Africa
- 6th of 9
- Member for
- —
- Capital
- Gaborone
- Region
- Southern Africa
- Source
- nasa.gov ↗
Status: Signatory
Artemis crew · BotswanaPrinciples Botswana committed to
Explained03
Peaceful purposes
Cooperation under the Accords is for peaceful purposes only, in line with international law.04Transparency
Signatories describe their space policies and plans openly.05Interoperability
Use common standards so hardware and systems can work together.06Emergency assistance
Help astronauts in distress, whoever they are.07Registration of space objects
Register objects launched into space.08Release of scientific data
Share scientific results openly and on time.09Preserving outer space heritage
Protect historic landing sites and artifacts.10Space resources
Resource use must follow the Outer Space Treaty.11Deconfliction of activities
Avoid harmful interference, including through safety zones.12Orbital debris
Limit new debris and plan safe disposal of spacecraft.
Questions
When did Botswana sign the Artemis Accords?
Botswana signed the Artemis Accords on June 25, 2026.
Who signed the Artemis Accords for Botswana?
David Tshere, Minister of Communications and Innovation signed on behalf of Botswana.
What number signatory is Botswana?
Botswana was the 68th nation to sign the Artemis Accords, and the 6th in Africa.