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No women on Artemis III? Nasa faces criticism over all-male Moon mission crew
Published 21 June 2026 ยท science
NASA faces criticism for selecting an all-male crew for the upcoming Artemis III mission, despite the program's stated commitment to diversity. While the agency defends
NASA faces criticism for selecting an all-male crew for the upcoming Artemis III mission, despite the program's stated commitment to diversity. While the agency defends the choice based on mission requirements and astronaut expertise, critics argue it undermines the goal of landing the first woman on the Moon. The mission itself is a crucial test phase for future lunar landings, not a landing mission.
Published: June 21, 2026 โข 1:08 PM IST ยท Updated: June 21, 2026 โข 1:32 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
NASA faces criticism for selecting an all-male crew for the upcoming Artemis III mission, despite the program's stated commitment to diversity.
While the agency defends the choice based on mission requirements and astronaut expertise, critics argue it undermines the goal of landing the first woman on the Moon.
The mission itself is a crucial test phase for future lunar landings, not a landing mission.