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NASA names crew for Artemis III test mission

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NASA unveiled the four astronauts selected for its Artemis III mission on Tuesday at Johnson Space Center in Houston. The crew will test docking procedures with lunar landers in low Earth orbit ahead of a planned launch no earlier than summer 2027.

The all-male crew includes NASA astronauts Randy Bresnik as commander, Andre Douglas and Frank Rubio as mission specialists, and Luca Parmitano of the European Space Agency as pilot. Three members bring prior spaceflight experience, with Rubio holding the NASA record for longest continuous time in space at 371 days. The announcement followed the successful Artemis II lunar flyby mission completed in April. Artemis III will involve three separate launches and focus on proximity operations and docking tests with vehicles from Blue Origin and SpaceX, without traveling to the Moon. NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman expressed confidence in the timeline despite a May 28 explosion that damaged Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket and launchpad. Officials said the company aims to return the rocket to flight in time to support the 2027 mission.

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Initial reactions on X show excitement from astronauts and enthusiasts about the Artemis III crew and lunar return progress, with some positive congratulations; other posts express disappointment or backlash over the all-male crew composition and perceived lack of diversity.

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Dramatic photorealistic image of the Artemis 2 SLS rocket launching four astronauts toward the Moon from Cape Canaveral at sunset.
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Artemis 2 mission launches four astronauts toward Moon

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Four astronauts are heading to the Moon for the first time in over 50 years. The crew launched at 18:35 local time from Cape Canaveral, Florida, aboard the Orion capsule atop the Space Launch System. The mission builds on Artemis 1 and sets milestones for women and non-white astronauts.

NASA sets Artemis III for late 2027 Earth orbit tests

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman told lawmakers that SpaceX and Blue Origin expect their lunar landers to be ready for the Artemis III mission in late 2027. The mission will now test the landers in Earth orbit rather than attempting a lunar landing. This change aims to reduce risks and increase launch frequency.

NASA's Artemis II Launches Four Astronauts on First Crewed Lunar Flyby in Over 50 Years

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NASA's Artemis II mission lifted off successfully on April 1, 2026, from Kennedy Space Center in Florida, sending astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen aboard the Orion spacecraft for the first crewed Moon flyby since Apollo 17. Powered by the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket, the 10-day test flight will validate critical systems for future lunar landings and Mars missions, looping around the Moon's far side.

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NASA releases initial Artemis II mission assessments

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NASA's SLS prepares for Artemis II lunar flyby launch as soon as April 1

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Artemis II crew passes halfway mark en route to lunar flyby

Artemis II astronauts splash down safely after moon mission

NASA's Artemis II crew returned to Earth on Friday, splashing down in the Pacific Ocean west of San Diego after a 10-day journey that circled the moon. Commander Reid Wiseman, pilot Victor Glover, mission specialist Christina Koch and Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen emerged healthy from the Orion capsule named Integrity. The mission marked several historic firsts and set a new record for human distance from Earth.

Artemis II crew approaches moon's far side on day six

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NASA's Artemis II mission has reached day six, with its four-person crew nearing the far side of the moon. The spacecraft remains on track for a lunar flyby while the astronauts share images and videos of Earth. They are also testing systems for future missions and addressing a toilet issue.

Artemis 2 astronauts approach historic Moon flyby

NASA's Artemis 2 four astronauts are approaching the Moon, with the mission's climax set for Monday's flyby of its far side, the first since Apollo 8 58 years ago. They may view regions never seen by human eyes, such as Mare Orientale. The crew will set a new record for distance from Earth.

NASA and White House release Artemis II lunar flyby photos

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NASA released 22 photos on Tuesday from the Artemis II crew's historic lunar flyby on Monday, showcasing stunning views of the Moon and Earth. The White House shared images from the far side of the Moon, including the first such photo captured by the Orion spacecraft. The mission broke the record for the farthest distance traveled from Earth by humans.

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Artemis II crew prepares for critical reentry and splashdown

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Artemis II mission progresses smoothly toward lunar flyby

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Artemis II crew fixes toilet fan and software issues early in lunar mission

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NASA launches Artemis II moon mission with German technology

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Artemis 2: Profiles of the four astronauts on the lunar mission

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Artemis II: Rocket back on pad, crew quarantined for April 1 launch window

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Nasa counts down to Artemis II moon mission launch

 

 

 

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