Humans are finally going back to the Moon, and we are about to learn their names
NASA will name the four astronauts for the Artemis III test flight during a live event on June 9.
For over fifty years, no human has stepped onto another world. That is about to change, and the people carrying our dreams are about to be named.
WHAT HAPPENED
NASA is getting ready to announce the crew for the Artemis III mission. The big reveal will happen at 11 a.m. EDT on Tuesday, June 9, at the Johnson Space Center in Houston.
You can watch the announcement live on NASA's stream and YouTube. After the event, the new crew will take questions from the media.
This mission will send four astronauts to the Moon. They will launch from Florida in a spacecraft built to go deeper into space than ever before.
What the money/evidence shows
- 4 astronauts will launch from Kennedy Space Center on the Orion spacecraft.
- The crew will ride the massive Space Launch System (SLS) rocket.
- The live announcement is set for 11 a.m. EDT on Tuesday, June 9.
- Media members must register by late May or early June to get interviews.
- This mission builds on the Artemis II flight from April.
THE BIGGER QUESTION
Going to the Moon is not just about landing anymore. This time, we want to build a base where humans can live and work.
But this mission relies heavily on private companies to build the landers. Can public space agencies and private corporations truly work together to keep these brave astronauts safe?
THE OTHER SIDE
Critics argue that spending billions on space is a waste when we have big problems on Earth. NASA says these missions create good jobs, boost technology, and inspire the next generation of scientists. The new tech we build for space often helps us solve everyday problems back home.
WHAT HAPPENS NOW
Once the crew is named, they will start years of intense training. They must learn how to fly the new ship and work with private landers in orbit.
This test flight is a major step toward landing the first humans on Mars.
WHAT WE STILL DON'T KNOW
- Who will be the first person to step onto the south pole of the Moon?
- Will the private landing systems be ready in time for the launch?
- How much will the final mission cost taxpayers?
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Published: May 27, 2026. No major post-publication update has been logged.
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