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NASA Advances Artemis III Mission to 2027, Announces Crew for Critical Earth Orbit Tests
Key Takeaways
- NASA announced Artemis III crew: Randy Bresnik (commander), Luca Parmitano (pilot), Andre Douglas and Frank Rubio (mission specialists); Bob Hines as alternate.
- Artemis III is a 2027 Earth orbit test mission to validate Orion docking with commercial landers from Blue Origin and SpaceX.
- Mission is critical for Artemis IV, the first crewed lunar South Pole landing planned for 2028.
- Crew will train on Orion systems and collaborate on lander development.
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DT Editorial Team··via nasa.gov
