In a significant step for international space collaboration, Senegal is set to sign the Artemis Accords on Thursday, July 24, at NASA Headquarters in Washington. The ceremony marks Senegal as the 56th nation to join these international agreements, reflecting a growing global commitment to responsible space exploration. The event, hosted by Brian Hughes, NASA’s chief of staff, will feature Maram Kairé, director general of the Senegalese space agency (ASES), and Abdoul Wahab Haidara, ambassador of Senegal to the United States. The signing will take place at the James E. Webb Memorial Auditorium, with representatives from both Senegal and the U.S. Department of State in attendance. The Artemis Accords, established in 2020, present a framework for the safe and cooperative exploration of the Moon, Mars, and beyond. Initiated by NASA and the U.S. State Department, these accords lay out principles for transparency, safety, and the sharing of scientific data, aligning with international law and best practices. Media personnel wishing to cover the event need to RSVP by 10 a.m. on the day of the ceremony. The accords symbolize a unified effort to ensure that space exploration is conducted in a peaceful and sustainable manner, benefiting all of humanity. Post navigation NASA Goddard Director Steps Down