Denmark aims to be a key player in Space

Denmark has joined the Artemis Accords, boosting its role in international space activities. Education and Research Minister Christina Egelund and U.S. Ambassador Alan Leventhal signed the agreement, which outlines principles for space conduct. The accords provide Danish space industry access to a network developing new technologies, offering opportunities to influence and contribute. The signing is well-received in the scientific community, with DTU Professor John Leif Jørgensen stressing its importance for dealing with space debris and avoiding potential damage from re-entry. Challenges include the handling of Chinese rockets, which may not burn up completely in the atmosphere. China has yet to sign the accords initiated by NASA and the U.S. government in 2020. Denmark is the 48th signatory alongside neighbors like Sweden and Germany. The accords also call for collaborative efforts in emergency aid, data sharing, and sustainable use of space resources.