Thailand to collaborate with NASA to survey outer space

Thailand is collaborating with the USA’s National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to promote peaceful exploration of space.

Under the Artemis Accords, non-binding multilateral arrangements that elaborate on the norms expected to be followed in outer space which Thailand signed on December 16, the partnership seeks to advance scientific knowledge for public benefit and ensure the responsible and sustainable use of space resources for the betterment of humanity.

The Artemis Accords, initiated by NASA in October 2020, extend existing space treaties in alignment with the Artemis program, which aims to send humans back to the Moon. Thailand is the 51st country to sign this agreement.

Thailand is the first country to sign up for participation in both the Artemis Accords and China’s International Lunar Research Station (ILRS).

Pakorn emphasised that joining the Artemis Accords presents opportunities for Thai institutions and businesses to participate in space exploration, as well as research and technological development, ultimately developing the nation's space-related workforce.

Importantly, it enables the Thai government to leverage these agreements to strengthen the country's space capabilities as the global space race intensifies.