NASA announces that U.S. Army Col. Frank Rubio will participate in the 2027 Artemis III mission. The announcement comes as the Army prepares for another role in human spaceflight, with Rubio selected as part of the crew that will support NASA’s plan to land astronauts on the Moon under the Artemis program.
Both outlets report that Rubio’s assignment is tied specifically to Artemis III, which NASA targets for 2027. The coverage does not provide additional mission details beyond his selection and the timeframe, and it does not specify whether his duties involve command, mission operations, or other crew responsibilities.
The reports agree on the central points: Rubio is a U.S. Army officer, NASA has tapped him for Artemis III, and the mission is scheduled for 2027. No conflicting information is presented between the sources.
