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NASA names 4 astronauts for Artemis III mission to the moon

NASA names 4 astronauts for Artemis III mission to the moon

Summary

NASA has chosen four astronauts and one backup for the Artemis III mission to the moon. The team will carry out tests involving docking with new moon landers made by SpaceX and Blue Origin.

Key Facts

  • NASA named four astronauts and one backup crew member for the Artemis III mission.
  • The crew includes NASA commander Randy Bresnik.
  • European Space Agency astronaut Luca Parmitano will be the pilot.
  • NASA astronauts Andre Douglas and Frank Rubio will be mission specialists.
  • The mission will test docking with moon landers.
  • SpaceX and Blue Origin are building the moon landers for this mission.
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