Signatory #23 of 76
Rwanda
Republic of RwandaRwanda signed the Artemis Accords on December 13, 2022, becoming the 23rd nation to sign. The Accords were signed on Rwanda's behalf by Francis Ngabo, CEO of the Rwanda Space Agency.
Accords record
- Date signed
- December 13, 2022
- Signed by
- Francis Ngabo, CEO of the Rwanda Space Agency
- Space agency
- Rwanda Space Agency
- Signing order
- 23rd of 76
- In Africa
- 2nd of 9
- Member for
- —
- Capital
- Kigali
- Region
- Eastern Africa
- Source
- spacenews.com ↗
Status: Signatory
Artemis crew · RwandaPrinciples Rwanda 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 Rwanda sign the Artemis Accords?
Rwanda signed the Artemis Accords on December 13, 2022.
Who signed the Artemis Accords for Rwanda?
Francis Ngabo, CEO of the Rwanda Space Agency signed on behalf of Rwanda.
What number signatory is Rwanda?
Rwanda was the 23rd nation to sign the Artemis Accords, and the 2nd in Africa.