NASA is defending its recently announced all-male crew for Artemis III, despite its designation as the “twin sister” of the Apollo missions.

NASA has introduced the four astronauts preparing for the Artemis III mission, scheduled for launch next year. The crew includes three Americans and one Italian. Although Artemis III shares its name with the planned lunar‑landing mission,

Meet the four Artemis III crew members, including three NASA astronauts and one ESA astronaut from Italy, who will embark on the 2027 mission.

NASA has revealed the crew for its Artemis III mission, the next step in eventually landing astronauts on the moon

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman defended all-male Artemis III crew after social media criticism, saying astronaut selection focused on mission needs and experience.

After NASA announced the astronauts selected for the Artemis III mission, the lack of women sparked disappointment and outrage, Administrator Jared Isaacman said.

Three NASA astronauts and one Italian were named to the crew of the next mission under NASA's moon program. Artemis III is targeted for 2027.

The space agency announced its selections for the crew of Artemis III, the next mission in the program that will return Americans to the lunar surface.