Philippines signs Artemis Accords, commits to responsible space exploration

The Philippines has become the latest nation to sign the Artemis Accords with the United States, establishing a framework for the responsible exploration and use of outer space.

The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) signed the accords on the sidelines of the ASEAN Leaders' Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Oct. 27.

The Artemis Accords are a multilateral instrument that outlines a set of principles for the peaceful, transparent, and responsible exploration and use of space.

By signing the Accords, the Philippines reaffirms its commitment to be an active stakeholder in space governance and in the shaping and maintenance of international law.

PhilSA officer-in-charge Gay Jane Perez stated that the Accords are crucial to strengthen principles in the face of emerging technologies and private sector activities.

Prior discussions between the Philippines and the US have explored cooperation in areas such as weather forecasting, agricultural planning, climate change monitoring, disaster response, natural resource management, and telecommunications, all leveraging satellite technology.