then we put in place these agreements, the artemis accords, as a way to start exploring exactly what how do we use those resources? we've stated that those resources should be available for space exploration, but those are all things that we're going to have to work out as we move forward. so beginning to work together now before we even know exactly what the resources are and how the resources are replenished and how we can use those resources is really critical so that we're not trying to catch up once the resources are something that we're actually starting to use. and just a point for the record for our viewers around the world, as i understand it, neither china nor russia right now has signed up to those artemis accords that you're talking about. we had a first round of working out signatories on the artemis accords, and you're correct, neither russia or china signed those. but again, we believe that those are principles, they reflect principles that we would hope that all space—faring nations would follow. and we are going to continue to work towards bringing on partners for th

you signed the artemis accord. future space exploration. >> last months. >> signing. >> i think japan has expertise in robotic space technologies accumulated through our experience [ inaudible ] and with we continues to move forward. with nasa and other international partners. we will couldn't to deepen our cooperation with nasa and other space partners in order to [ inaudible ] contribution to our society on earth. thank you very much. >> thank you very much. thank you for your time this morning and. >> thank you very much. [speaking at the same time] >> thank you. >> we took a look thank you at thes over half a million people are tuning in to that broadcast and the #launch america is trend agent number 20 on twitter last time we checked. marie, kate, nicole i have great photos rolling in and i have a few that i have to share right now. so take a look at this first one, this little explorer asking if there is room for one more on the mission. >> ahh. >> i love it. >> i know. let's go to the next one, we have seen