Nasa chief defends choice of all-male Artemis III crew
NASA Administrator Bill Nelson defended the all‑male composition of the Artemis III crew, stating the selection was based on mission requirements and astronaut qualifications. Critics highlighted the lack of gender diversity, urging NASA to include women on lunar missions. Nelson affirmed NASA’s commitment to diversity and indicated that future Artemis crews will feature both men and women.
- ▪NASA chief Bill Nelson said the Artemis III crew was chosen for its technical expertise and mission needs, not gender considerations.
- ▪The three‑person crew, all male, is slated to land on the Moon’s south pole in late 2025 as part of the Artemis program.
- ▪Advocates and some lawmakers criticized the all‑male lineup, calling for greater gender representation on lunar missions.
- ▪Nelson reiterated that NASA remains committed to diversity and that subsequent Artemis flights will include women astronauts.
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- ▪ WATCH LIVE: NASA unveils Artemis III crew — Washington Examiner
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