NASA reveals Artemis 3 astronaut crew

HOUSTON — NASA has announced the astronauts who will launch to space on the Artemis 3 mission next year. The international crew consists of four spaceflight veterans, all with backgrounds specially suited for their upcoming mission. The three NASA astronauts and one European Space Agency astronaut of Artemis 3 include commander Randy Bresnik of NASA, ESA's Luca Parmitano as pilot, and NASA astronauts Andre Douglas and Frank Rubio as mission specialists. All were present at the announcement ceremony today (June 9) here at NASA's Johnson Space Center. "You carry the fire of exploration from generations past, the confidence of this agency, and the support of this nation, and the dreams of millions who will be cheering you on, knowing that what others believe to be impossible happens to be what we do best here at NASA," said NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman during the proceedings. Each Artemis 3 astronaut comes from a unique background, with expertise that will contribute to the mission's success, and an array of experiences in aerospace engineering, piloting, EVAs and spacecraft development. Here's a quick look at the newly announced Artemis 3 crew: Randy Bresnik Artemis 3 mission commander Artemis 3 mission commander Randy Bresnik joined NASA as part of the 2004 astronaut class. Bresnik came to the agency having served in the United States Marine Corps as an F/A-18 pilot who flew combat missions in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. …