{
  "id": 6425827,
  "title": "NASA Names Two Artemis II Astronauts to Emeritus Program",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/nasa-names-two-artemis-ii-astronauts-to-emeritus-program-6425827",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-09-09T13:24:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "NASA",
    "slug": "nasa",
    "url": "https://www.nasa.gov/news-release/nasa-names-two-artemis-ii-astronauts-to-emeritus-program/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "NASA has announced that astronauts Victor Glover and Reid Wiseman, who recently completed the Artemis II mission, will enter the agency's emeritus program in September. As part of this role, highly knowledgeable individuals can continue to support NASA by offering their expertise in a consultant capacity, providing guidance to the current workforce while maintaining flexibility for other pursuits.\n\nBoth Glover and Wiseman are highly regarded for their technical and professional skills, as well as their leadership qualities. NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman praised their dedication, stating that they exemplify the best of what NASA stands for. Glover will contribute to aerospace efforts, while Wiseman will share his spaceflight experience, particularly in preparation for the upcoming Artemis III mission in 2027 and beyond.\n\nThe emeritus program allows these astronauts to continue mentoring and training the next generation of astronauts, flight controllers, and engineers, ensuring a seamless transition of knowledge and experience. This program benefits both the agency and the astronauts, as it maintains access to top talent while offering them the opportunity to pursue other interests.",
  "summary": "Following their landmark Artemis II mission earlier this year, distinguished NASA astronauts Victor Glover and Reid Wiseman are transitioning in September to emeritus status at the agency’s Johnson Space Center in Houston. In an emeritus role, individuals with a high degree of technical and professional knowledge can continue to support the agency by donating their […]",
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        "outlet": "NASA Science",
        "title": "NASA Names Two Artemis II Astronauts to Emeritus Program",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/nasa-names-two-artemis-ii-astronauts-to-emeritus-program",
        "published": "2026-09-09T13:24:37.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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