NASA plans Artemis III for 2027 to test future moon lander operations with a crew that includes Andre Douglas, as part of accelerating lander development with partners for 2028 missions. 1,2

Artemis III is a planned NASA mission to send astronauts to the lunar surface and test future moon lander operations. 1

Crew for Artemis III includes Randy Bresnik, Frank Rubio, Andre Douglas, and an ESA astronaut. 1

NASA and partners Blue Origin and SpaceX are accelerating lander development and refining concepts of operations for 2028 Moon missions. 2

2027: Artemis III launch and test of future moon lander operations 1

2028: Planned further Moon missions with accelerated lander development 2

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1NASA’s Artemis III Mission to Test Future Moon Lander Operations

Before astronauts return to the lunar surface, NASA will first conduct one of the most ambitious and complex test missions in the agency’s history. Launching in 2027, Artemis III will send NASA astronauts Randy Bresnik, Frank Rubio, Andre Douglas, and ESA (European Space…

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2NASA, Partners Accelerate Lander Development for 2028 Moon Missions

As NASA returns humans to the lunar surface and establishes a long-term presence on our closest celestial neighbor, the agency and commercial human landing system providers Blue Origin and SpaceX have streamlined the designs and changed both concepts of operations for its…

NASA news releases
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