LONGUEUIL, QC, May 21, 2024
/CNW/ - Today, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of
Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities Sameer
Zuberi, Canadian Space Agency (CSA) President Lisa Campbell and NASA Deputy Administrator
Pamela Melroy kicked-off the
2nd edition of the Artemis Accords Workshop at the John
H. Chapman Space Centre (CSA Headquarters). The Artemis Accords
represent a set of non-binding principles designed to guide
peaceful and sustainable civil space exploration for the benefit of
humanity.
Over the next 3 days, representatives from 25 of the 40
signatories of the Artemis Accords will discuss principles for
safe, transparent, and sustainable space exploration activities.
The Accords reinforce the commitment by all signatories to enhance
the governance of space exploration to support scientific discovery
and innovation.
There are growing opportunities for the space sector with the
emergence of exploration, science, and commercial space activities.
Canada recognizes the need for
best practices to increase the safety of operations, reduce
uncertainty, and promote the sustainable and beneficial use of
space for all humankind. In October
2020, Canada became an
original signatory of the Artemis Accords and continues to work
with international partners to further develop and refine the
international framework for the next chapter of space
exploration.
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"Space exploration leads to breakthrough discoveries in science
and technology that directly benefit us here on Earth. Canada and its allies are going back to the
Moon, with approximately 100 international missions planned in the
next decade, we must explore space safely and sustainably to ensure
continued benefits to all humanity. Canada is proud to welcome partners from
around the world to discuss exciting next steps in space
exploration."
The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of
Innovation, Science and Industry
Quick facts
- NASA, in coordination with the U.S. Department of State,
established the Artemis Accords in 2020 together with seven other
founding member nations, including Canada.
- The Artemis Accords lay out a set of principles grounded in the
Outer Space Treaty of 1967, to ensure space activities continue to
be for the benefit of all humankind and are conducted in a safe,
sustainable, and transparent manner.
- All States are invited and encouraged to join the Artemis
Accords and adhere to the principles they contain.
- Canada's space exploration
plans include partnering with NASA, the European Space Agency (ESA)
and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) on the Lunar
Gateway, as well as exploring the lunar surface through
Canada's Lunar Exploration
Accelerator Program.
- Canada looks forward to
continuing collaborating with partners through several forums, such
as the Working Group on Legal Aspects of Space Resource Activities,
under the United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer
Space (UN COPUOS).
Links
A framework for future exploration activities
Canada's role in Moon
exploration
Lunar Exploration Accelerator Program
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SOURCE Canadian Space Agency