Two astronauts who flew farther than anyone before are taking new NASA roles
Artemis II astronauts Victor Glover and Reid Wiseman are transitioning to emeritus status at NASA after their historic journey around the Moon earlier this year.
Artemis II astronauts Victor Glover and Reid Wiseman are transitioning to emeritus status at NASA after their historic journey around the Moon earlier this year.
The short version
- The pair will continue advising and mentoring NASA teams as preparations accelerate for Artemis III and future lunar missions.
- Their experience with Orion and deep-space operations could prove especially valuable as NASA works toward returning astronauts to the lunar surface.
- NASA astronauts Victor Glover and Reid Wiseman are beginning a new chapter after their historic Artemis II journey around the Moon earlier this year.
What happened
In September, both astronauts are transitioning to emeritus status at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston. The emeritus program allows highly experienced NASA personnel to remain involved with the agency by volunteering their expertise.
Why it matters
In these specialized consulting roles, they can help train and mentor current employees while also gaining more freedom to pursue opportunities outside their previous full time positions.
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