NASA reveals Artemis III crew that will take the next big step on its journey back to the moon
The four astronauts will test docking and life-support systems for SpaceX and Blue Origin landers before NASA’s next planned lunar landing.
- On Tuesday, NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced the four astronauts for Artemis III: Commander Randy Bresnik, pilot Luca Parmitano, and mission specialists Andre Douglas and Frank Rubio.
- Originally conceived as a lunar landing, NASA overhauled Artemis III earlier this year to a two-week test flight in low-Earth orbit where the crew will practice docking with Human Landing System vehicles.
- The crew will rendezvous with SpaceX and Blue Origin landers, testing critical systems in space for up to 90 days. NASA Acting Assistant Deputy Associate Administrator Jeremy Parsons noted the mission provides essential data for future lunar operations.
- Following a May 28 ground test explosion, Blue Origin rocket development faces scrutiny, while SpaceX operations remain paused pending a Federal Aviation Administration investigation into engine issues.
- NASA plans to return humans to the moon during the Artemis IV mission in 2028, eventually establishing a permanent lunar base to support long-term exploration and potential Mars expeditions.
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The Nasa presented the crew for Artemis 3. One of the four places goes to the Italian Luca Parmitano. Germany could come to the train on the next mission.
With Artemis 3, NASA wants to prepare future lunar landings. First, it was said that a German astronaut could be there. But now the Italian Luca Parmitano is to be the only European to participate in the mission.
What Is the Artemis III Mission? NASA Names Four-Person Crew to Test SpaceX and Blue Origin's Commercial Lunar Landers
NASA has unveiled the four astronauts who will carry out a crucial orbital mission that could determine how humans return to the Moon and eventually establish a lasting presence beyond Earth. The organisation announced the Artemis III crew during a live event at the Johnson Space Center in Houston on 9 June, revealing the four-person team that will fly aboard the Orion spacecraft in late 2027. Unlike previous expectations, Artemis III will not l…
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