Finland became the 53rd nation to sign the Artemis Accords, marking its commitment to international space cooperation and becoming the first nation to join under Trump’s second term. This move reflects Finland’s strategic focus on space as a defense priority, particularly as climate change drives increased activity in the polar region. In December, Finland adopted a new space strategy aimed at boosting commercial space capabilities in defense, telecommunications, and climate monitoring, with expectations of significant financial benefits. Wille Rydman, Finland’s minister of economic affairs, highlighted the growing importance of space activities for security and defense policy. He emphasized that space investments will have a positive impact on multiple sectors, further enhancing Finland’s technological and economic position.
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