Artemis II moonshot commander and pilot are hanging up their astronaut suits at NASA
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The two NASA astronauts who led the Artemis II moonshot earlier this year are stepping away from spaceflight.
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — NASA has announced that two astronauts who led the Artemis II moonshot, Reid Wiseman and Victor Glover, will step away from active astronaut roles. The duo will continue to support the moon exploration program as emeritus astronauts. Glover took a leadership position at his alma mater, California Polytechnic State University, while Wiseman's future plans are still being determined.
They orbited the moon in April, setting a new distance record for humanity. In July, Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen retired, leaving only Christina Koch as an active astronaut. As emeritus astronauts, Wiseman and Glover will share their knowledge and mentor NASA staff for upcoming moon missions. NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman praised their contributions to the historic mission, stating that they helped return America to the lunar environment.
Glover will now focus on inspiring students and spending more time with his family, while Wiseman's role change takes effect soon.
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