Artemis II commander and pilot become NASA's first astronaut emeriti
Summary
NASA has created a new emeritus program for astronauts who no longer fly missions but want to stay involved with the agency. Reid Wiseman and Victor Glover, astronauts from the Artemis II mission, are the first to join this program, allowing them to support NASA work while pursuing other careers.Key Facts
- Reid Wiseman and Victor Glover, commander and pilot of Artemis II, joined NASA’s new astronaut emeritus program.
- The emeritus status enables them to mentor, train, and advise without being fully retired from NASA.
- Victor Glover accepted a leadership role at California Polytechnic State University but will still assist NASA voluntarily.
- Emeritus astronauts can be paid or offer their service for free; Glover chose unpaid support.
- They will help with future Artemis missions, including Artemis III planned for mid-2027.
- NASA established the program to keep experienced astronauts involved while allowing them outside employment.
- This is the first time NASA has formally allowed astronauts to have emeritus status instead of full retirement or management roles.
- The Artemis III mission will test dockings between Orion spacecraft and commercial landing systems in low-Earth orbit.
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