Q. Which two countries recently signed the Artemis Accords, bringing the total number of signatory nations to 42?
Answer: Peru and Slovakia
Notes: Peru and Slovakia became the most recent countries to sign the Artemis Accords, bringing the total number of signatory nations to 42. The Artemis Accords are a set of non-binding principles that outline a framework for peaceful cooperation in space and on the moon. They are based on the Outer Space Treaty of 1967 and are intended to guide civil space exploration and use in the 21st century. The accords reinforce the commitment of signatory nations to best practices and norms of responsible behavior, such as the public release of scientific data.
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