JOURNAL ARTICLE

NASA just named its first moon crew in 50 years: 'This is humanity's crew'.

  • Published In: Fortune.com, 2023. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

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  • Authored By: Dunn, Marcia 3 of 3

Abstract

NASA has announced the four astronauts selected for a mission to fly around the moon by the end of 2024, marking a significant milestone in its Artemis program. The crew consists of three Americans—Reid Wiseman (commander), Victor Glover (naval aviator), and Christina Koch (record-holder for the longest spaceflight by a woman)—and one Canadian, Jeremy Hansen. This mission will utilize NASA's Orion capsule, which will launch from Kennedy Space Center but will not land on the moon. The selection of this diverse crew, which includes the first woman and a non-U.S. astronaut in a moon mission, reflects a broader commitment to inclusivity in space exploration. [Extracted from the article]

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  • Source:Fortune.com. 2023/04, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Biography
  • Publication Date:2023
  • Accession Number:162873122
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