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NASA Plans 2027 Artemis III Test of Lunar Lander Operations
NASA plans to launch Artemis III in 2027 to test future lunar lander operations before astronauts return to the Moon’s surface. Three NASA astronauts and one ESA astronaut will travel aboard Orion into low Earth orbit. The agency describes the flight as one of the most ambitious and complex test missions in its history.
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What to know
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NASA astronauts Randy Bresnik, Frank Rubio and Andre Douglas will take part in the mission.
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ESA astronaut Luca Parmitano will also fly aboard Orion.
Why it matters
Under NASA’s plan, testing future lunar lander operations comes before astronauts return to the Moon’s surface.
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