Day: April 25, 2024

    America’s natural wonders and historic treasures are the heart and soul of our Nation.  From the high plateaus and deep ravines of the Grand Canyon to the hallowed grounds of Gettysburg and the rolling forests of the Great Smoky Mountains, our national parks unite and inspire us, connecting us to something bigger than ourselves.  This week, we recommit to protecting and caring for all 429 parks and encourage Americans everywhere to enjoy them.      Protecting our national parks preserves their majestic beauty as well as meaningful pieces of our Nation’s history and future.  They contain irreplaceable ecosystems that…

Yesterday, the United States welcomed Switzerland and Sweden into the Artemis Accords family as we strengthen collaboration in space, to include scientific research, education, commercial ventures, and efforts to ensure the sustainable use of space environments. Switzerland became the 37th signatory to the Artemis Accords on April 15 and Sweden became the 38th signatory on April 16. Swiss Federal Councillor and Head of the Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education, and Research Guy Parmelin signed for Switzerland during a ceremony at NASA headquarters in the presence of NASA Administrator Bill Nelson and the State Department’s Office of Space Affairs Director Valda Vikmanis…