NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman and Victor Glover, commander and pilot of the Artemis II mission, have become the agency's first astronauts to join its emeritus program five months after returning from the Moon. The new status allows them to continue mentoring and advising on Artemis missions at Johnson Space Center while also pursuing outside opportunities.
Background
NASA's Artemis II mission, the first crewed flight around the Moon since Apollo, splashed down in April 2026. The emeritus program was previously reserved for scientists with groundbreaking research who wished to transition to academia.
- Source
- Ars Technica
- Published
- Sep 10, 2026 at 07:30 PM
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- 5.0 / 10