Artemis III Pilot Luca Parmitano reveals how Japanese cartoons inspired him to become an astronaut

NASA's Artemis III pilot didn't get inspired by a rocket launch. He got inspired by Japanese cartoons. Luca Parmitano recently shared the unlikely story behind his dream of becoming an astronaut—a dream that would eventually lead him to the International Space Station and now, Artemis III. The path to the Moon sometimes starts in unexpected places. Source: NASA Artemis Instagram