Artemis Accords

SEO Title: Artemis Accords: Principles, Moon Exploration, Space Cooperation and India

Category: Science & Technology | Space | International Relations

UPSC Notes

The Artemis Accords are a set of principles for civil exploration and use of the Moon, Mars, comets and asteroids.

Key Pointers

  • Developed in the context of NASA's Artemis programme.

  • Promote peaceful and sustainable space exploration.

  • Emphasise:

    • Transparency

    • Interoperability

    • Emergency assistance

    • Registration of space objects

    • Release of scientific data

    • Preservation of space heritage

    • Use of space resources consistent with international law

  • Based on principles of the Outer Space Treaty.

  • India joined the Artemis Accords in 2023.

  • Relevant to:

    • Lunar exploration

    • Space governance

    • International cooperation

    • Space resources

Prelims Focus: Artemis Accords → NASA → Moon/Mars → peaceful exploration → India joined in 2023.