University of Tennessee graduate Randy Bresnick has been named as the commander of the Artemis III mission. Bresnick and four other astronauts are expected to launch in 2027. NASA says the mission will conduct a series of tests in Earth that are essential for Artemis IV, the first planned crewed mission to the lunar South Pole in 2028.
UT Grad Named Commander of Artemis III Mission
Jun 9, 2026 | 7:55 PM