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NASA Announces the Crew of Artemis 3, Four Astronauts Who Will 'Take Calculated Risks' in Low-Earth Orbit and Pave the Way for a Future Moon Landing
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NASA Announces the Crew of Artemis 3, Four Astronauts Who Will 'Take Calculated Risks' in Low-Earth Orbit and Pave the Way for a Future Moon Landing

Smithsonian · Jun 9, 2026, 8:53 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

The mission, expected to launch next year, will practice meeting and docking with lunar landers developed by SpaceX and Blue Origin

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