NASA selects astronauts for Artemis III SpaceX Blue Origin test

NASA has selected three U.S. astronauts and one Italian astronaut for an upcoming Artemis mission. The crew will perform a spacecraft docking demonstration in Earth orbit next year, marking the first time moon landers from SpaceX and Blue Origin are tested in space. This mission is a critical component of NASA's overarching goal to return humans to the lunar surface, addressing specific technical goals and challenges associated with the lunar landing systems.