NASA Unveils Crew for Artemis II Mission, Marking the First Human Trip to the Moon in Over 50 Years

NASA has announced the names of the four astronauts who will travel to the moon on the Artemis II mission, set for launch as early as next year. The mission marks the first time that humans will have traveled to the moon since 1972, as part of NASA’s Artemis program, which aims to establish a sustainable human presence on the moon by 2024.

The four astronauts selected for the mission are Warren Hoburg, Brien Duffy, Nicole Mann, and Anne McClain. They will be responsible for piloting the Orion spacecraft, which will carry them around the moon and back to Earth.

The Artemis II mission will serve as a crucial test of NASA’s ability to conduct deep space missions, which will be essential for establishing a long-term presence on the moon and eventually sending humans to Mars.