NASA Announces Artemis III Crew for Earth Orbit Test Mission

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Published: 2026-06-10
Category: science
Source: AP / El Mundo America / Spaceflight Now / KFI AM 640
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NASA has revealed the four astronauts selected for the Artemis III mission, which will conduct a two-week Earth orbit to test rendezvous and docking procedures. This crew, including an ESA astronaut, will prepare for future lunar landings by practicing with lunar landers from SpaceX and Blue Origin. The mission is a crucial preparatory step for Artemis IV in 2028.

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