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Artemis III astronaut talks 'honor' of helping US lead space race

The mission, slated for twenty twenty-seven, will test rendezvous and docking in low Earth orbit; so the big race begins with a lap around home.

On air: Chip Darnell and Gloria Vance on The Midday Show
Published 12:22 PM ET, Friday, October 16, 2026

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First reported by The Hill: “Artemis III astronaut talks about 'honor' of helping US lead space race”.
Covered on BBN on Friday, October 16, 2026, at 12:22 PM ET on The Midday Show, by Chip Darnell and Gloria Vance.
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The HillArtemis III astronaut talks about 'honor' of helping US lead space race

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorAn Artemis III astronaut says it's an honor to help the United States lead the space race, and the mission is set to launch in twenty twenty-seven.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorIt goes to low Earth orbit, Chip, not the moon. The crew will test rendezvous and docking.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorSo the biggest race in the universe comes down to parking. What an achievement for American space exploration.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorDocking.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorDocking! And if it goes well, I hope somebody up there validates the ticket and a valet takes the keys.