Mauritius has become the 70th country to sign the Artemis Accords, committing to a set of international principles that promote the peaceful, responsible and sustainable exploration and use of outer space.
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The agreement was signed by the Permanent Secretary at Mauritius‘ Ministry of Tertiary Education, Science and Research, Navindsing Jugmohunsing, during a ceremony in Ébène.

The signing was witnessed by the United States Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, Sarah Troutman, and the American Chargé d’Affaires to Mauritius, Craig Halbmaier.
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Congratulating Mauritius on the milestone, the United States Department of State said the country’s accession reflects its commitment to peaceful space exploration and opens new opportunities for cooperation in science, technology and the growing commercial space sector.
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According to the department, the United States and Mauritius already maintain longstanding partnerships in diplomacy, science, education, security, trade, and economic development, with both countries identifying expanding prospects in space and technology.
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The Artemis Accords were established in 2020 by the United States and seven partner countries as a framework of practical principles to guide responsible civil space exploration. With Mauritius’ accession, 70 countries have now endorsed the accords, reaffirming their commitment to sustainable and peaceful activities in outer space.
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The United States Department of State and NASA jointly lead the United States’ global outreach and implementation of the Artemis Accords.