NASA has announced the four astronauts for Artemis III, the first crewed moon landing in over 50 years. - The crew includes Commander Reid Wiseman, Pilot Victor Glover, and Mission Specialists Christina Koch and Jeremy Hansen.
- Artemis III aims to land near the lunar south pole, a region never visited by humans. - The mission is scheduled for no earlier than 2025, pending successful tests of the Starship lander.
This mission builds on the uncrewed Artemis I flight and the upcoming Artemis II crewed orbit, setting the stage for a sustained human presence on the moon.