What comes after the moon? Artemis II commander and pilot shift to 'emeritus' status at NASA - Space
Three of the four Artemis II astronauts, including commander Reid Wiseman and pilot Victor Glover, are transitioning to emeritus status at NASA. This shift follows their historic mission around the moon in April 2026, marking a significant career milestone for the crew.
Why it matters
This transition signals the conclusion of active flight duty for key figures in the first human mission beyond low Earth orbit since 1972.
Missions Artemis What comes after the moon? Artemis II commander and pilot shift to 'emeritus' status at NASA News By Elizabeth Howell Published 10 September 2026 Three of the four Artemis II astronauts announced career transitions this week.
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Click for next article From left: NASA astronauts Victor Glover, Artemis II pilot, and Reid Wiseman, Artemis II commander, conduct leak checks on their spacesuits at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida on April 1, 2026, ahead of the Artemis II launch. (Image credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Three of NASA's Artemis II astronauts are starting off the school year with new assignments.
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