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NASA picks first European astronaut for Artemis mission

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June 11, 2026 • 59 views
Original source: DW (English)
NASA picks first European astronaut for Artemis mission

Italian astronaut Luca Parmitano will be the lead pilot for the Artemis III test flight. The NASA mission is expected to launch in 2027 to test technology for a future moon landing.

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