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NASA announces astronauts for Artemis III spaceflight, scheduled for 2027
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NASA announces new astronauts for a space mission called Artemis III. This mission goes to the Moon. It will happen in 2027. There are four astronauts: Andre Douglas, Frank Rubio, Luca Parmitano, and Randy Bresnik. Bob Heintz is a backup.
The astronauts will stay in space for two weeks. They will learn how to connect spaceships. This helps them get ready for a future Moon landing. Andre Douglas is an engineer, and this is his first time in space. Frank Rubio is a doctor and pilot. Randy Bresnik is the commander; he has been in space before. Luca Parmitano is from Italy and he is a pilot too.
NASA says these astronauts have different experiences. They will help NASA explore space. There was a problem recently: a Blue Origin rocket had an explosion. But NASA and Blue Origin say they will fix it. They are working together for the Artemis III flight. This mission is a big step for space exploration.
Vocabulary Help
explosion
a sudden, noisy, and violent release of energy
flight
a journey made through the air or in space
exploration
the action of traveling in or through an unfamiliar area to learn about it
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