Army Astronaut Col. Frank Rubio Selected for NASA's Artemis III Mission
Col. Frank Rubio, an Army astronaut, has been selected for NASA's Artemis III mission, according to an announcement from the U.S. Army. The Artemis III mission represents a historic effort to return humans to the lunar surface for the first time since the Apollo era.
Rubio, who serves as a colonel in the U.S. Army, joins the ranks of military astronauts who have contributed to NASA's human spaceflight programs. His selection for this mission underscores the ongoing collaboration between the Department of Defense and NASA in advancing space exploration objectives.
Artemis III is part of NASA's broader Artemis program, which aims to establish a sustainable human presence on the Moon and prepare for future crewed missions to Mars. Further details regarding the mission timeline and specific objectives are expected in upcoming NASA briefings.