NASA Announces Artemis III Crew for Earth-Orbit Test, Featuring First ESA Astronaut

NASA has selected the four-person crew for its Artemis III Earth-orbit test flight, scheduled for 2027. This mission is notable for including the first European Space Agency astronaut, Luca Parmitano, alongside three U.S. astronauts. The primary objective is to test rendezvous and docking procedures with lunar landers, a crucial step for future lunar exploration.