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Nasa posted a podcast two days ago introducing a four-man team of astronauts for the Artemis III mission, leading to online criticism about the lack of women.

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Nasa, Nasa Administrator Jared Isaacman, four-man team of astronauts
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Nasa posted a podcast two days ago introducing a four-man team of astronauts for the Artemis III mission, leading to online criticism about the lack of women.
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Sun, 14 Jun 2026 22:18:59 GMT · 4h 55m ago
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Online critics questioned the absence of women on the Artemis III crew, prompting Nasa Administrator Jared Isaacman to issue a statement defending the crew selection based on merit.
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The selection of an all-male crew for the upcoming Artemis III mission has ignited a debate regarding diversity in space exploration, with Nasa defending its merit-based selection process against online 'feminist' criticism. The controversy highlights ongoing tensions between merit-based selection and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, particularly given past changes at Nasa under the Trump administration.

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