Watch Live: NASA names 4 astronauts for next Artemis mission
Summary
NASA announced the four astronauts chosen for the next Artemis moon mission, Artemis III, which will launch next year to test space docking with new moon landers by SpaceX and Blue Origin. This mission is a key step before NASA plans to land astronauts on the moon again by 2028.Key Facts
- Artemis III astronauts were introduced at the Johnson Space Center in Houston.
- The mission will launch on NASA’s Space Launch System rocket with an Orion capsule.
- It will test docking procedures with moon landers built by SpaceX and Blue Origin.
- Artemis III follows Artemis II, which orbited the moon successfully in April.
- The goal is to prepare for a moon landing planned for 2028.
- Blue Origin had a rocket explosion that damaged its launch pad and delayed its lunar lander schedule.
- SpaceX is still working on its Super Heavy-Starship rocket and lunar lander.
- NASA will proceed with Artemis III if at least one lander is ready or adjust the mission if needed.
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