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Artemis II Stars Orbit Moon, Then Exit NASA
10 Sep
Summary
- Astronauts Reid Wiseman and Victor Glover are stepping down from NASA.
- Both astronauts will serve as consultants and mentors for NASA.
- Victor Glover will take a leadership role at his alma mater, Cal Poly.
Reid Wiseman and Victor Glover, astronauts from the historic Artemis II mission, are stepping down from their full-time roles at NASA. This transition follows their groundbreaking 10-day journey around the moon in April, which marked humanity's return to lunar proximity after half a century.
Both astronauts will assume emeritus status at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston. In this capacity, they will serve as consultants and mentors, sharing their extensive knowledge and experience with the current workforce. This move allows them the flexibility to explore new professional avenues.
Victor Glover, who piloted the Artemis II mission, has accepted a leadership position at his alma mater, California Polytechnic State University. Reid Wiseman, the mission commander, has expressed his excitement to continue supporting future NASA missions in new capacities.
This development mirrors a similar move by Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen, another Artemis II crew member, who also stepped back from his full-time duties. NASA plans for future Artemis missions, including a crewed landing by 2028.
