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‘Earth’s first starfleet’: Nasa reveals Artemis III crew and project’s next steps

Luca Parmitano to pilot all-male crew of four paving way for planned first human landing on Artemis IV in 2028

‘Earth’s first starfleet’: Nasa reveals Artemis III crew and project’s next steps

TL;DR

  • Nasa revealed the Artemis III crew, including pilot Luca Parmitano and American astronauts Andre Douglas, Frank Rubio, and Randy Bresnik.
  • The Artemis III mission will be a two-week test flight in lower Earth orbit, focusing on testing lunar landers from Blue Origin and SpaceX.
  • This mission is part of Nasa's broader project to return humans to the moon, with Artemis IV planned for 2028 for the first crewed lunar landing in 56 years.
  • Blue Origin experienced a launchpad explosion with its New Glenn rocket, but expresses confidence in its readiness for the Artemis III mission.
  • Nasa is actively involved in assisting partners to overcome challenges and ensure mission success.

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