NASA Abandons Commitment to First Woman, Person of Color on Moon

NASA has removed references to landing the first woman and the first person of color on the moon from its Artemis program website, following guidance from an executive order issued by the Trump administration. This change reflects a broader effort to align with the administration's stance against diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in federal agencies. Despite this removal, NASA maintains that the Artemis III mission, scheduled for mid-2027, will still feature a diverse crew, including Christina Koch and Victor Glover, who represent the first woman and first person of color in this mission. Critics argue that this move signals a shift in how diversity is perceived within the agency and reflects changing conservative views on affirmative action. Although some language about diversity remains on other pages, the overall narrative of inclusivity has been diminished. The implications of these changes on future astronaut assignments remain unclear as NASA continues to prepare for its upcoming missions.