NASA has updated its Artemis program landing page, removing language about sending the first woman and person of color to the Moon. This change aligns with a recent executive order from President Trump focused on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. The alterations have stirred discussions about their implications for representation in space exploration, particularly given that the Artemis initiative aimed to distinguish itself from the Apollo mission by celebrating diverse crew members. However, the timeline for Artemis III's lunar landing, initially set for 2027, looks increasingly uncertain, raising questions about future crew assignments and mission updates.
The current landing page for the Artemis program has excised language about landing the first woman and first person of color on the Moon.
NASA says it is complying with the White House executive order by making the changes to the Artemis language regarding lunar crew plans.
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