Tapping into its budding relationship with the United States, the Eastern African country of Rwanda is looking to deepen its space objectives in partnership with America’s top space agency, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
This information was made public by Rwanda’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Olivier Nduhungirehe, during the commemoration of America’s independence in Kigali.
The reception hosted by the United States Embassy in Kigali, commemorating both the 250th anniversary of American independence and 64 years of bilateral diplomatic relations, served to emphasize the significant diplomatic advancements achieved by both nations.
Concerning the space partnership, the Rwandan minister stated, "As a member of the Artemis Accords community (countries seeking to collaborate on future lunar missions, scientific research, technological development, and broader space activities)."
He also added, "Rwanda remains keen to explore practical avenues of collaboration with NASA and looks forward to identifying mutually beneficial initiatives that can contribute to scientific advancement, capacity building, and economic development."
