NASA Names Artemis III Astronauts: What Crew Will Be Paid for Risky Mission
Summary
NASA announced the four astronauts who will join the Artemis III mission, planned for no earlier than 2027. The crew will test systems needed for future moon landings but will not land on the moon during this mission.Key Facts
- Artemis III is part of NASA’s effort to send humans to the moon again after more than 50 years.
- The mission will focus on testing technology and operations to support future moon landings.
- The crew includes three NASA astronauts and one European Space Agency astronaut.
- NASA astronaut Randy Bresnik will command the mission; he has flown to space twice before.
- ESA astronaut Luca Parmitano will serve as pilot; he is the first Italian to lead the International Space Station.
- NASA astronaut Andre Douglas, making his first spaceflight, is a mechanical engineer with Coast Guard experience.
- NASA astronaut Frank Rubio will make his second spaceflight; he previously spent 371 days on the ISS, the longest by a U.S. astronaut.
- Backup astronaut Bob Hines will train with the crew and is ready to replace any primary member if needed.
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