Science and Exploration

Artemis Iii

4 articles

View of Earth from lunar orbit with a NASA spacecraft, symbolizing the Artemis III mission and the return to the Moon.
Human Origins

NASA astronaut Bob Hines joins Artemis III backup crew

Frank Rubio, one of four astronauts named for NASA's Artemis III mission, holds the record for the longest spaceflight by a U.

Dr. Elena Ortiz·June 10, 2026
NASA's Artemis III spacecraft orbiting Earth, symbolizing the upcoming lunar mission with its selected astronaut crew.
Space & Astronomy

NASA Names Bresnik, Parmitano, Rubio, Douglas for Artemis III

NASA has named Commander Randy Bresnik, Pilot Luca Parmitano, Mission specialist Frank Rubio, and Mission specialist Andre Douglas as the all-male crew for the Artemis III test flight in late 2027.

Dr. Elena Ortiz·June 10, 2026
The Artemis III astronaut crew stands on the Moon's surface, with Earth hanging in the black sky above, symbolizing humanity's return to lunar exploration.
Space & Astronomy

NASA Names Artemis III Crew for 2027 Moon Mission

Frank Rubio, one of four astronauts named to the Artemis III crew , holds a U.

Dr. Elena Ortiz·June 10, 2026
Diverse Artemis III astronauts on the Moon, looking at Earth, with a lunar lander in the background under a dramatic sunrise.
Tech & Innovation

Artemis III Crew Selection: Highlighting Moon Mission Importance

After 52 years, the next humans to walk on the Moon face unprecedented psychological and technical demands.

Jina Park·May 31, 2026