NASA addresses criticism over all-male crew selected for Artemis III test mission
When NASA's Artemis III mission launches next year, the crew won't include any women — a revelation that sparked controversy after the agency on Tuesday announced the four astronauts selected for the flight.
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NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman attempted to address these criticisms head-on Wednesday.
"I have seen reactions ranging from disappointment to outrage," he said in a statement.
Isaacman said that some astronauts may not have been selected for the Artemis III flight because they are already on tap for expeditions to the International Space Station or because their training and skill sets make them more suitable for future Artemis missions, during which astronauts are expected to land on the moon.
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