UT Alum Commands Artemis III

Commander Randy Bresnik, a University of Tennessee alum and retired Marine colonel, is set to lead NASA’s historic Artemis III mission in 2027 — a pivotal test flight that will lay the groundwork for future lunar landings and a permanent moon base. With over 7,000 flight hours and a storied career including TOPGUN training and a master’s in aviation systems from UT, Bresnik brings unmatched experience to the four-person crew, which also includes astronauts Andre Douglas, Frank Rubio, and ESA’s Luca Parmitano. His selection continues UT’s proud legacy in space, following fellow alum Butch Wilmore’s recent ISS mission. Success on Artemis III could mark humanity’s next giant leap — back to the moon and beyond. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0874151ac34c469e