NASA Names Artemis III Astronauts, Blue Origin Questions Linger
WASHINGTON, June 8, 2026, 07:02 EDT NASA plans to announce the four astronauts chosen for Artemis III on Tuesday, spotlighting the crew behind the agency’s 2027 test flight—now under a cloud after setbacks in Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket program. The announcement and a mission update are set for 11 a.m. EDT at Johnson Space Center, Houston. (NASA +) Why