NASA Removes Diversity Goals from Artemis Moon Mission Plans

The agency has updated its Artemis program language to align with President Trump's executive order eliminating DEI practices across federal agencies.

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.