‘Earth’s first starfleet’: Nasa reveals Artemis III crew and project’s next steps
Summary
NASA announced the crew and next steps for its Artemis III mission, which will test lunar landers in orbit around Earth next year. The mission is part of a long-term plan to return humans to the moon, with the first lunar landing scheduled for Artemis IV in 2028.Key Facts
- Artemis III will be a two-week mission in low Earth orbit to test lunar landing systems.
- The crew includes one Italian astronaut from the European Space Agency and three Americans.
- The mission will test landers from private firms Blue Origin and SpaceX.
- Blue Origin experienced a rocket launchpad explosion in May but aims to be ready for Artemis III.
- NASA is working closely with Blue Origin and other partners to address challenges.
- Artemis IV, planned for 2028, aims to land humans on the moon for the first time since 1972.
- NASA plans to build a permanent moon base and conduct more exploration missions beyond Artemis.
- Multiple spacecraft from different countries will operate in orbit simultaneously during these missions.
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