U.S. 'delighted' to see alliance with Morocco expand into space - Deputy Secretary of State

The United States expressed on Wednesday “delight” to see its alliance with the Kingdom of Morocco expand to space.

“Today, we are delighted to see our alliance extend to space,” U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau, said following Morocco’s signing of the Artemis Accords.

This statement was made during a press conference following the meeting in Rabat between the Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccan Expatriates, Nasser Bourita, and Landau, during which Bourita signed the Artemis Accords, marking Morocco’s accession to these agreements.

Excellent meeting this afternoon with my friend Nasser Bourita, the highly respected and insightful Foreign Minister of Morocco. We discussed a wide range of bilateral, regional, and global issues, and I reaffirmed US recognition of Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara and… pic.twitter.com/MwJ2OvQM39

— Christopher Landau (@DeputySecState) April 29, 2026

“The remarkable growth of the Artemis Accords, which now have sixty-four signatories from around the world, attests to the universal appeal of their vision of responsible space exploration,” he pointed out.

The Artemis Accords are a set of international principles aimed at guiding civil space exploration in a peaceful and collaborative manner. They promote transparency among nations, the sharing of scientific data, mutual assistance when needed, and respect for existing international law, particularly regarding the use of space resources.

These Accords also emphasize the protection of space assets and the sustainability of space activities, in order to prevent conflicts and ensure that space exploration benefits all of humanity.