Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:37pm on 09 Jun 2026,Tuesday Science
NASA has announced the four astronauts selected for the Artemis III mission, a major step in its plan to return humans to the Moon. The crew includes Commander Randy Bresnik, Pilot Luca Parmitano of the European Space Agency, and NASA astronauts Frank Rubio and Andre Douglas. The mission will test important docking procedures and collect scientific data needed for future lunar missions. Artemis III will also work with commercial partners, including Blue Origin and SpaceX, to test spacecraft systems in orbit. NASA said the mission will help prepare for future Moon landings and long-term human exploration beyond Earth.