Nasa names next astronauts for Artemis Moon programme

Nasa has announced the next group of astronauts for its Artemis programme. Despite being named to the programme, this particular crew will not be involved in lunar landings or even approaching the Moon. The announcement clarifies the ongoing selection process for the Artemis missions, which aim to return humans to the lunar surface. It highlights that not all selected astronauts will participate in the most prominent aspects of the mission, indicating a broader scope of roles within the program.