{"id":534503,"date":"2026-09-09T23:24:37","date_gmt":"2026-09-09T13:24:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/?guid=9d1cb96b6de8c5deaa54591a3c340b26"},"modified":"2026-09-09T23:24:37","modified_gmt":"2026-09-09T13:24:37","slug":"nasa-names-two-artemis-ii-astronauts-to-emeritus-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/?p=534503","title":{"rendered":"NASA Names Two Artemis II Astronauts to Emeritus Program"},"content":{"rendered":"
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From left, NASA astronauts Victor Glover, Artemis II pilot, and Reid Wiseman, Artemis II commander, conduct leak checks on their spacesuits inside the crew suit-up room in the Neil A. Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building at the agency\u2019s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, ahead of the Artemis II test flight. <\/div>\n
Credit: NASA\/Kim Shiflett<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Following their landmark Artemis II mission earlier this year, distinguished NASA astronauts Victor Glover<\/a> and Reid Wiseman<\/a> are transitioning in September to emeritus status at the agency\u2019s Johnson Space Center in Houston.<\/p>\n

In an emeritus role, individuals with a high degree of technical and professional knowledge can continue to support the agency by donating their time to train and mentor the current workforce. This allows the agency to maintain access to top talent in a specialized consultant role, while simultaneously providing the individual with the flexibility to pursue other opportunities.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019ve had the privilege of knowing Reid and Victor for years, and both exemplify the leadership, character, and commitment that define NASA at its best.\u201d said NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman. \u201cReid commanded Artemis II after previously spending 165 days aboard the International Space Station, while Victor brought his experience as a naval aviator, test pilot, and Crew-1 astronaut to his role as pilot. Together, they took on one of the most challenging missions in human spaceflight and helped return America to the lunar environment. As Reid and Victor transition to emeritus status, I\u2019m grateful they will continue sharing what they learned with our astronauts, flight controllers, and engineers as we prepare for Artemis III in 2027 and the missions that follow.\u201d<\/p>\n

Glover will support aerospace, leadership, and public service efforts as he transitions within and outside of NASA. He\u2019s committed to transferring his knowledge of Orion and its spacecraft systems, among other expertise, to future Artemis missions.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs I grow into this new role, NASA and spaceflight remain a meaningful part of my journey of service,\u201d said Glover. \u201cI\u2019m excited to keep uplifting my friends and cheering them on as they reach for the Moon. Together, we\u2019ll keep pushing boundaries and inspiring the next giant leap.\u201d<\/p>\n

Wiseman is set to share his spaceflight experience with colleagues ahead of the agency\u2019s Artemis III mission in low Earth orbit to test rendezvous and docking capabilities between Orion and commercial human landing systems.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere is no better place to work, and there are no better people to work with, than those in this agency,\u201d said Wiseman. \u201cNASA gave me tremendous responsibility, supported me through two space missions, and my time as chief astronaut, and was always there for my family when we needed it most. I\u2019m thrilled to continue serving future missions and programs through the emeritus program.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cReid and Victor\u2019s commitment to exploration, steady leadership, and service to our astronaut corps and our nation have made a lasting impact,\u201d said Vanessa Wyche, director of NASA\u2019s Johnson Space Center in Houston. \u201cThroughout their careers, they have each brought excellence, humility, and purpose to every role they have held at NASA. Their contributions have helped advance our mission and inspire those around them, leaving a legacy that will continue to shape the future of human spaceflight. We are immeasurably grateful for all they have given to NASA and are glad that this is not the end of their journey with the agency.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cReid and Victor are trusted teammates whose professionalism, calm leadership, and unwavering commitment to NASA have strengthened our office and inspired everyone around them,\u201d said Scott Tingle, chief of the Astronaut Office at Johnson. \u201cAs they transition into their emeritus roles, they leave a legacy of operational excellence that will continue shaping the astronaut corps for years to come. We\u2019re grateful that they will still be part of our community, sharing their experience and insight as they begin this next chapter.\u201d<\/p>\n

Among their many accomplishments at NASA, as Artemis II crew members, Glover and Wiseman were two of the four astronauts to first launch on top NASA\u2019s SLS (Space Launch System) rocket aboard the Orion spacecraft for a mission around the Moon. Following a 10-day mission with crewmates NASA astronaut Christina Koch and CSA (Canadian Space Agency) astronaut Jeremy Hansen, they safely splashed down<\/a> on April 10 as the first humans to travel to lunar orbit in more than 50 years, ultimately flying farther in space than anyone had before.<\/p>\n

Support and knowledge transfer from both Glover and Wiseman is critical for the upcoming Artemis III mission as NASA prepares to return American astronauts to the lunar surface on the Artemis IV mission in 2028.<\/p>\n

To learn more about NASA astronauts, visit:<\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/astronauts<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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George Alderman \/ Cheryl Warner
Headquarters, Washington
202-356-1600
george.c.alderman@nasa.gov<\/a> \/ cheryl.m.warner@nasa.gov<\/a><\/p>\n

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