India, June 10 -- NASA has announced the four astronauts selected for the crew of the upcoming mission as part of the agency's Artemis moon initiative.

The crew members for the mission designated Artemis III, all of whom are male, consist of three NASA astronauts and one Italian astronaut from the European Space Agency. Except for one, all have previously traveled to space.

In 2027, these four astronauts may embark on a significant mission that will serve as the final test flight, paving the way for NASA to return humans to the lunar surface the following year. Although the crew will not venture beyond Earth's orbit, Artemis III is regarded by NASA officials as one of the agency's most complex and detailed missions to date.

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