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NASA announces four-person crew for upcoming Artemis III lunar training mission
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NASA has confirmed its four-person crew for the upcoming Artemis III lunar training mission, with a launch currently penciled in for next year.

  • NASA named Randy Bresnik, Luca Parmitano, Frank Rubio, and Andre Douglas to the Artemis III training roster
  • The crew includes three NASA astronauts and one pilot from the European Space Agency
  • Current schedules point to a launch next year, though mission complexity leaves specific timelines subject to change

NASA has finalized the four-member crew for the Artemis III lunar training mission, according to reports from NPR. The team comprises commander Randy Bresnik, pilot Luca Parmitano of the European Space Agency, and mission specialists Frank Rubio and Andre Douglas. The mission is classified as highly complex, and while a launch is targeted for next year, the agency has not confirmed a final flight window. Whether the team maintains this schedule will likely depend on the progression of their training and technical readiness for lunar operations.

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