Welcome to a minute of space enlightenment. Today we're diving into the Artemis Accords. Initiated by NASA, these are principles, guidelines and best practices for exploring the moon and beyond. First signed by eight nations in October 2020, the Artemis Accords have now been embraced by 35 countries as of December 2023, including powerhouses like the US, UK, Japan, Italy, Canada and Brazil. The objective to ensure responsible missions under the Artemis program. These Accords cover activities on the moon, Mars, commits, asteroids and in orbit all the while underlining the importance of adhering to existing space treaties. The Artemis program's goal? To proudly plant the first woman and person of colour on the moon in 2024, that's your space bite for today. Stay curious!