# Andre Douglas

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## Timeline

- **2026-06-09**: NASA announces all-male Artemis III crew at Johnson Space Center — NASA reveals the four astronauts selected for Artemis III: Commander Randy Bresnik, Pilot Luca Parmitano, Andre Douglas, and Frank Rubio. The mission will test docking with SpaceX and Blue Origin lunar landers.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### Artemis III Crew of 4 Vet Astronauts Prioritizes Technical Expertise, Says NASA Chief Amid Gender Backlash
2026-08-01 19:49:56 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman defended the selection of an all-male Artemis III crew, emphasizing the specific skill sets required for the complex orbital rendezvous and docking test with SpaceX and Blue Origin landers. The crew of four veteran astronauts includes a former shuttle commander, an ESA pilot, and a U.S. record-holding spaceflight duration holder, selected for their technical expertise to ensure mission success.
Full story: https://getspacebrief.com/story/artemis-iii-crew-technical-expertise-space-defense

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