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After 371 days in space, astronaut Frank Rubio sets his sights on the moon

WBUR
Published October 14, 2026 at 8:12 AM AKDT
Artemis III crew member Frank Rubio waves to the crowd during a press conference at Johnson Space Center on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in Houston. (Annie Mulligan/AP)
Annie Mulligan/AP
Artemis III crew member Frank Rubio waves to the crowd during a press conference at Johnson Space Center on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in Houston. (Annie Mulligan/AP)

The Artemis III mission is planned for 2027 to prepare for future moon landings.

Frank Rubio is one of the four astronauts who will be on board. He holds the American record for the longest single spaceflight, having spent 371 consecutive days aboard the International Space Station in 2022-2023.

Here & Now‘s Scott Tong speaks with Rubio.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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