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ScienceJun 11, 2026WinWinner: SpaceXAwarded by: NASAMajor Win

NASA chief defends selection of all-male Artemis 3 crew

NASA chief defends selection of all-male Artemis 3 crew
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NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, responding to questions about the agency's selection of an all-male crew for the Artemis 3 mission, said the astronauts were chosen based solely on their experience, skill sets and availability.

Isaacman wrote on the social media platform X that "I have seen reactions ranging from disappointment to outrage.

" One such response on Reddit called the crew announcement "massively upsetting.

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