PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — A student who led by example — that’s how former Western Branch High School marching band director Jonathan Hargis described his former student and Artemis III mission specialist, Andre Douglas.
Douglas, a Western Branch graduate, is one of four astronauts selected for the Artemis III mission, which will orbit the earth and test lunar landing capabilities for future missions.
“We really appreciate you guys supporting us,” Douglas said during NASA’s crew announcement ceremony. “This mission is going to be fantastic. What an excellent crew, I’m very excited to serve with these gentlemen. Go Artemis. Go NASA.”…