The 70 nations who have signed the Artemis Accords as of July 2026. Credit: NASA
WASHINGTON — The island nation of Mauritius signed the Artemis Accords July 17, becoming the 70th nation to do so in less than six years.
In a ceremony in the Mauritian city of Ébène, Navindsing Jugmohunsing of the country’s Ministry of Tertiary Education, Science and Research signed the accords. U.S. State Department officials attended the event, while NASA Deputy Administrator Matt Anderson provided remarks by video.
“The accession of Mauritius to the Artemis Accords marks a defining chapter in our new space journey,” Jugmohunsing said in a statement. “As a small island developing state in the Indian Ocean, we are committed to ensuring that space serves humanity by protecting our oceans and coastlines and amplifying the voices of nations like ours.”
“Mauritius stands ready to help shape the future of space governance while unlocking new opportunities for innovation and partnership,” he added.
