Retired Marine colonel to lead NASA’s Artemis III mission
A retired Marine colonel has been chosen to lead a significant NASA mission. This individual's career path changed after flying combat missions. They were inspired by a friend who became an astronaut and decided to apply to NASA.
The application process was highly competitive, but this person was selected. They have been with the space agency for over two decades and have now been assigned to command a major mission. Further details about the mission and its crew are available from NASA, including the announcement of other team members, such as a pilot from the European Space Agency and additional NASA astronauts.
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