Introducing your Artemis III crew: NASA astronauts @AstroKomrade, @Astro_AndreD, and Frank Rubio and @ESA astronaut @Astro_Luca.

“We just want to say how completely fired up we are for you.”

Artemis II crew members @Astro_Reid, @AstroVicGlover, and @Astro_Christina hand the Artemis baton to the newly-announced Artemis III crew.

“[My] launchpad is my country, Italy…The European Space Agency is like a launch tower… the rocket, literally and figuratively, is NASA.”

@ESA astronaut and Artemis III pilot @Astro_Luca shares words of gratitude.

“My brain is going a mile a minute right now, but my heart, it is so warm. It is so full.”

Artemis III mission specialist @Astro_AndreD reflects on his journey and the people in his life who have supported him along the way.

“Since adding the Artemis III test flight before our first crewed Moon landing, our team is focused on developing the mission to test about as much as we can.”

Artemis lead Jeremy Parsons breaks down the scope of the Artemis III mission.

"Artemis III is an incredibly exciting, complicated, and highly coordinated multi-launch campaign. It’s going to happen in a short period of time with three of the world’s most powerful rockets."

Artemis lead Jeremy Parsons describes exactly what Artemis III will entail.

Our Artemis III pilot is @Astro_Luca: Two-time flyer, @ESA astronaut, and the first Italian @Space_Station commander.

“[NASA’s] collective effort will lift all of us up on that SLS rocket when we hit launch day.”

Artemis III commander @AstroKomrade reflects on the path that led to here, and how this mission will lay the path for all future Artemis missions.

“While Artemis II was all about Moon Joy, Artemis III will be all about Earth Joy.”

@NASAScience_ lead Nicky Fox explains how Artemis III will advance our scientific objectives for future crewed lunar landings.

Now for our Artemis III commander: two-time astronaut, former @Space_Station commander, @USMC colonel, and test pilot @AstroKomrade.

“What an incredible blessing and an honor it is to be standing here representing all of you.”

Artemis III mission specialist Frank Rubio takes a moment to thank his family and colleagues for their support.

.@USArmy Black Hawk helicopter pilot, family medicine physician, and record-setting astronaut Frank Rubio is joining Artemis III as a mission specialist.

Introducing our Artemis III backup crew member: Test pilot, Air Force colonel, and @SpaceX Crew-4 pilot @Astro_FarmerBob.

.@USCG Reserve commander @Astro_AndreD is making his first spaceflight as Artemis III mission specialist.

@NASA Congratulations, astronaut and Soldier, Col. Frank Rubio.

I think it’s a mistake that the Artemis III crew does not include any women. Women have achieved a prominent status in space exploration and have demonstrated excellence at the highest level. This absence does not reflect the achievements already accomplished in the sector. It is simply my personal stance. 🌕 #ArtemisIII #WomenInSpace #SpaceExploration

@NASA @lilislittlelife Everyone wants exposure to the $HYPE narrative

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@NASA Where are the women? 👩🏼‍🚀

@NASA @AstroKomrade @Astro_AndreD @esa @astro_luca Congratulations to the crew of Artemis III. Godspeed. 🚀

@NASA Really no women on this mission. White House leaning on you @nasa?