Overview

• NASA has removed references to landing the first woman and first person of color on the Moon from its Artemis III mission goals, planned for 2027.
• The change follows President Trump's executive order to eliminate Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) practices across federal agencies, including NASA.
• The Artemis II mission, scheduled for 2026, remains unaffected and will include the first woman, first person of color, and first international partner astronaut.
• NASA spokesperson Allard Beutel confirmed the updated language as part of compliance with the executive order, raising concerns about inclusivity in future missions.
• The removal of DEI commitments reflects broader efforts by the Trump administration to roll back diversity initiatives across multiple federal agencies, including the Department of Defense.