NASA names Artemis III crew for 2027 3-spacecraft docking test
NASA just named the four astronauts heading to Earth orbit on Artemis III, launching in 2027.
The crew, Randy Bresnik, Frank Rubio, Andre Douglas, and Luca Parmitano, will test out SpaceX and Blue Origin lunar landers in a unique three-spacecraft docking demo in earth's orbit.
It's a big step toward getting humans back on the moon.
Potential step toward NASA's 1st crewed lunar landing since 1972
Randy Bresnik leads as commander with three missions under his belt and serious spacewalk cred.
Frank Rubio holds the US record for 371 days straight in space.
Rookie Andre Douglas brings fresh engineering skills from NASA and the Coast Guard, while Luca Parmitano becomes the first European on an Artemis flight.
If all goes well, this could help pave the way toward NASA's first crewed lunar landing since 1972, opening doors for future deep space missions.