NASA announces astronauts for Artemis III spaceflight, scheduled for 2027
Summary
NASA announced the astronauts for its Artemis III spaceflight planned for 2027. The mission will test space docking methods and prepare for a future Moon landing, with four astronauts and one backup selected from the U.S. and Italy.Key Facts
- Artemis III is scheduled for launch before the end of 2027.
- Four astronauts chosen are Andre Douglas, Frank Rubio, Luca Parmitano, and Randy Bresnik.
- Bob Heintz will be the backup astronaut who can fill any role.
- The mission will focus on research and practicing docking in space.
- Andre Douglas is making his first spaceflight and will be a mission specialist.
- Frank Rubio holds the U.S. record for the longest single spaceflight at 371 days.
- Randy Bresnik, the commander, flew on the retired space shuttle program and led the International Space Station in 2017.
- Luca Parmitano, the pilot, is an Italian and former commander of the International Space Station.
- Artemis III involves rockets carrying crew and separate Moon lander models from private companies Blue Origin and SpaceX.
- The Orion spacecraft will practice connecting with the Moon landers during the mission.
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