NASA has named the international crew for the Artemis III mission, a significant preparatory flight for future lunar landings. Commanded by NASA astronaut Randy Bresnik, the team includes European Space Agency astronaut Luca Parmitano as pilot, along with mission specialists Frank Rubio and Andre Douglas. The Artemis III mission will focus on testing the Orion spacecraft's ability to rendezvous and dock with lunar landers developed by private companies SpaceX and Blue Origin in low-Earth orbit. This mission is crucial for gathering data that will support human landings on the Moon, expected as early as 2028. The crew will conduct tests on life support and control systems of the landers during their mission. However, recent setbacks at Blue Origin's launch facility raise questions about the mission timeline, as it relies on the successful launch of Blue Origin's lunar lander. Despite these challenges, both companies are advancing their preparations, with the Artemis II crew symbolically passing the baton to the Artemis III team, emphasizing the continuity of NASA's lunar exploration efforts.