NASA defends all-male Artemis III mission

Washington [US], June 12: NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman on Wednesday defended the selection of an all-male crew for the Artemis III lunar mission. "I have seen reactions ranging from disappointment to outrage," Isaacman said in a post on social media platform X.
"In a world with so much controversy, I hope this can be a moment where we celebrate the astronauts selected, respect the integrity of the process, and recognize the extraordinary depth of talent across the entire corps," the NASA administrator added.
The selection is based on numerous criteria, and ultimately, the crew chosen is one "that gives the mission the best chance of meeting its objectives," Isaacman wrote while emphasizing how many outstanding female astronauts and other female employees the US space agency has.
Source: Qatar Tribune