Germany joins the Artemis lunar exploration program
World
An agreement on joining the International Space Program was signed at the German Embassy in the United States. Currently, 29 countries are participating in the Lunar and Mars Exploration program.
In an effort to become more involved in lunar and Mars exploration, Germany joined the international Artemis program led by the US space agency NASA. Walter Pelzer, Director General of the German Aerospace Center (DLR), signed the relevant agreements. The ceremony took place at the German Embassy in Washington on the evening of September 14.
In connection with the signing of the document, the DLR emphasized that Germany wants to be part of “an important era in the history of the Universe.” The Artemis Agreement establishes the principles of cooperation in the field of civil space exploration, the peaceful use of comets, asteroids, the Moon and Mars. With Germany joining the program, Artemis now includes 29 countries.
In connection with the signing of the document, the DLR emphasized that Germany wants to be part of “an important era in the history of the Universe.” The Artemis Agreement establishes the principles of cooperation in the field of civil space exploration, the peaceful use of comets, asteroids, the Moon and Mars. With Germany joining the program, Artemis now includes 29 countries.
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