Signatory #22 of 76
Nigeria
Federal Republic of NigeriaNigeria signed the Artemis Accords on December 13, 2022, becoming the 22nd nation to sign. The Accords were signed on Nigeria's behalf by Isa Ali Ibrahim, Minister of Communications and Digital Economy.
Accords record
- Date signed
- December 13, 2022
- Signed by
- Isa Ali Ibrahim, Minister of Communications and Digital Economy
- Space agency
- NASRDA
- Signing order
- 22nd of 76
- In Africa
- 1st of 9
- Member for
- —
- Capital
- Abuja
- Region
- Western Africa
- Source
- spacenews.com ↗
Status: Signatory
Artemis crew · NigeriaPrinciples Nigeria 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 Nigeria sign the Artemis Accords?
Nigeria signed the Artemis Accords on December 13, 2022.
Who signed the Artemis Accords for Nigeria?
Isa Ali Ibrahim, Minister of Communications and Digital Economy signed on behalf of Nigeria.
What number signatory is Nigeria?
Nigeria was the 22nd nation to sign the Artemis Accords, and the 1st in Africa.