The Philippines and Malaysia have officially joined the Artemis Accords, a global agreement that promotes peaceful, transparent, and cooperative space exploration. With their entry, the total number of signatories has reached 59 countries, reflecting growing international support for shared rules in outer space.
What Are the Artemis Accords?
The Artemis Accords are guidelines developed by NASA in 2020 to help countries work together on space missions, especially those involving the Moon. The rules focus on peaceful use, transparency, information-sharing, and the responsible use of space resources. Countries that sign the accords agree to avoid conflict in space and to cooperate openly on scientific and technological projects. The long-term goal is to support missions to the Moon and eventually to Mars.
Why the Philippines and Malaysia Joining Matters
For Malaysia, joining the Artemis Accords builds on its existing experience in space cooperation, including past
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