ESA astronaut Luca Parmitano discusses Europe's role in Artemis III
Italian astronaut Luca Parmitano tells Euronews about his preparation to pilot NASA's Artemis III mission and Europe's partnership in space.
By Europa Express30 Jul 2026 · 14:30 CETUpdated 30 Jul 2026 · 14:30 CET
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Core Briefing: ESA astronaut Luca Parmitano discusses Europe's role in Artemis III
Strategic Context: Italian astronaut Luca Parmitano tells Euronews about his preparation to pilot NASA's Artemis III mission and Europe's partnership in space.
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European Space Agency astronaut Luca Parmitano will pilot NASA's Artemis III mission, marking a significant step toward the first Moon landing in decades. According to Euronews, Parmitano discussed his mission preparations, his perspective on the space race, and the specific European contributions he will bring into orbit. He emphasised that Europe aims to act as a strong partner to the United States in the ongoing lunar exploration efforts.