NASA Names Crew for Artemis III Earth Orbit Test Mission

NASA has revealed the four astronauts selected for the Artemis III mission, scheduled for 2027. This crew, which includes ESA's Luca Parmitano, will conduct an Earth-orbit test flight. Their primary objective is to practice rendezvous and docking procedures with lunar landers from SpaceX and Blue Origin, a vital precursor to future lunar expeditions.