Astronauts

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Artemis III rocket launching into space, with a concerned crowd watching below, symbolizing the controversy over the all-male crew.

Artemis III all-male crew sparks controversy

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson defended the all-male crew for the historic Artemis III Moon mission, stating, "we pick the best of the best," according to 9News .

Dr. Alistair Finch·June 14, 2026

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

A NASA Boeing 737 aircraft modified for lunar gravity simulation, flying against a backdrop of clouds and a hint of the moon.

Space & Astronomy

NASA modifies contract for lunar gravity test aircraft

NASA is spending up to $8.

Jina Park·June 2, 2026

Three Crew-11 astronauts interacting with the public during a special event held at NASA Headquarters in Washington D.C.

Space & Astronomy

NASA Hosts Crew-11 Astronauts for Public Event

On Monday, June 1, NASA Headquarters in Washington D.

Sofia Petrova·May 30, 2026