NASA announces Artemis III Commander Randy Bresnik
The Artemis III crew has officially been announced!
Leading humanity's next journey toward the Moon is Randy "Komrade" Bresnik, a veteran astronaut, former U.S. Marine Corps Colonel, test pilot, ISS commander, and spacewalker with over 32 hours of EVA experience.
From flying combat missions and graduating from TOPGUN to commanding the International Space Station and helping develop NASA's deep-space exploration systems, Bresnik brings decades of experience to one of the most anticipated missions of the Artemis era.
Joining him on Artemis III are:
- Luca Parmitano (Pilot)
- Andre Douglas (Mission Specialist)
- Frank Rubio (Mission Specialist)
Backup crew member: Robert Hines
The next chapter of lunar exploration begins now.