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“It’s great to be with you in the people’s house.” This week, NASA’s Artemis II crew visited the U.S. Capitol to speak with lawmakers, congressional staff, and special guests about their historic 10-day mission around the Moon and back. And, yes, Rise was there too! Credit: NASA/Max van Otterdyk

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3, 2, 1, BLAST OFF! Meet the Artemis II astronauts and hear them read two exciting stories about space on the newest episode of Storytime with the Second Lady. 🌖🚀

Get ready for Earth joy! Earlier today, we announced the four astronauts who will go to space as part of Artemis III. The four crew members are: - NASA astronaut Randy Bresnik (@astrokomrade) - ESA (@EuropeanSpaceAgency) astronaut Luca Parmitano (@astro_luca) - NASA astronaut Andre Douglas (@astro_andred) - NASA astronaut Frank Rubio (@astro_frankrubio) As part of the Artemis III mission, these four astronauts will undertake a series of challenging tests in low Earth orbit in 2027, setting future @NASAArtemis missions up to return humanity to the Moon. Check out the link in bio to learn more about Artemis III! Credit: NASA #NASA #Artemis #ICYMI

Introducing Artemis III. Four astronauts. Three launches. Two dockings. One splashdown. In 2027, the Artemis III mission will practice docking the Orion spacecraft with two lunar landers in low Earth orbit. On future Artemis missions, landers will bring astronauts to the lunar surface. While Artemis III will not land on the Moon, it will test the complex capabilities we need to return humanity there — this time to stay. NASA astronauts @AstroKomrade, @Astro_FrankRubio, and @Astro_AndreD will join @EuropeanSpaceAgency astronaut @Astro_Luca on this historic mission. Credit: NASA #Artemis #ArtemisIII #Astronauts