Chile signed the Artemis Accords Friday throughout a event hosted by NASA Administrator Bill Nelson at the firm’s headoffice in Washington, endingupbeing the 47th country and the seventh South American nation to devote to the accountable expedition of area for all mankind.
“Today we welcome Chile’s finalizing of the Artemis Accords and its dedication to the shared worths of all the signatories for the expedition of area,” stated Nelson. “The United States has long studied the stars from Chile’s terrific Atacama Desert. Now we will go to the stars together, securely, and properly, and produce brand-new chances for global cooperation and the Artemis Generation.”
Aisén Etcheverry, minister of science, innovation, understanding and development, signed the Artemis Accords on behalf of Chile. Jennifer Littlejohn, acting assistant secretary, Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs, U.S. Department of State, and Juan Gabriel Valdés, ambassador of Chile to the United States, likewise gotinvolved in the occasion.
“The finalizing marks a substantial turningpoint for Chile, especially as our federalgovernment is dedicated to advancing technological advancement as a secret pillar of our nationwide technique,” stated Etcheverry.