Ammon News - Jordan is set to sign the Artemis Accords with NASA on Thursday during an official ceremony at the agency’s headquarters in Washington, D.C..

Jordan’s accession to the Artemis Accords reflects the Kingdom’s growing engagement in international space initiatives, making it the fifth Arab country to join the program and the 63rd globally.

The agreement will be signed at NASA headquarters in Washington by Jordan’s Ambassador to the United States, Dina Kawar, in the presence of international officials, as part of efforts to expand global cooperation in space exploration, particularly missions to the Moon and Mars.

Professor of space science and astronomy at Al-Balqa Applied University, Ali Al-Ta'ani, described the move as a significant milestone for scientific research in Jordan, opening new opportunities for universities and research institutions to participate in advanced international space projects.

He noted that the agreement provides a practical framework for cooperation among countries, including the exchange of scientific data, promotion of the peaceful use of outer space, and coordination of research efforts—contributing to the development of national capabilities in the field.

Joining the initiative will offer researchers and students broader access to training programs and joint research projects, enhancing the quality of higher education and linking it to modern applications in space sciences, Al-Ta'ani added.

The step comes amid growing global interest in the space sector, as countries seek to build strategic partnerships that drive technological advancement and support knowledge-based economies.

Jordan’s participation is expected to strengthen its regional and international standing while opening new avenues for scientific and technical cooperation in the coming years.