NASA astronauts Victor Glover and Reed Wiseman to transition to emeritus roles after Artemis II
Following the historic Artemis II mission, NASA astronauts Victor Glover and Reed Wiseman will transition to emeritus positions at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston in September. In their new roles, both astronauts will continue supporting NASA’s human spaceflight goals through training, mentoring, and knowledge-sharing.
NASA’s emeritus program enables experienced professionals with specialized technical and leadership expertise to remain connected to the agency while pursuing other opportunities. The program also helps NASA preserve critical knowledge and maintain access to highly experienced advisers across future space exploration missions.
“I have had the privilege of knowing Mr. Reed and Mr. Victor for many years, and both exemplify the leadership, character, and dedication that define NASA at its best,” said NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman. “Reed assumed command of Artemis II after spending 165 days aboard the International Space Station, while Victor brought extensive experience as a naval aviator, test pilot, and Crew-1 astronaut to his role as mission pilot. Together, they completed one of the most challenging missions in human spaceflight and helped return America to the lunar environment. We are grateful that Reed and Victor will continue sharing their experience with future astronauts as they transition to emeritus status.”
Glover will continue supporting aerospace, leadership, and public service initiatives both within and outside NASA. He also will help transfer his knowledge of Orion and its spacecraft systems to teams preparing for future Artemis missions.
“NASA and spaceflight will continue to be an important part of my service journey as I step into this new role,” Glover said. “I’m excited to continue encouraging my colleagues and cheering them on as they reach the Moon. Together, we will continue to push boundaries and inspire the next great leap in exploration.”
Wiseman will share his spaceflight experience and operational expertise with NASA colleagues as the agency prepares for Artemis III. The mission is expected to test rendezvous and docking capabilities involving the Orion spacecraft and the Commercial Human Landing System in low Earth orbit.
“There is no better place to work and no better people to work with than this agency,” Wiseman said. “NASA has given me tremendous responsibility, supported me through two space missions and my time as chief astronaut, and been there for my family whenever I needed it most. I am excited to continue contributing to future missions and programs through the Honors Program.”
“Reed and Victor’s exploration, steady leadership, and commitment to the astronaut corps and our nation have had a lasting impact,” said Vanessa Wyche, director of NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston. “Throughout their careers, each has brought excellence, humility, and purpose to every role at NASA. Their contributions have advanced our mission, inspired their colleagues, and created legacies that will continue shaping the future of human spaceflight. We are immensely grateful for all they have given to NASA, and we are pleased that their journeys with the agency will continue.”
“Reed and Victor are trusted teammates whose professionalism, calm leadership, and unwavering dedication to NASA have strengthened our office and inspired those around them,” said Scott Tingle, director of the Johnson Astronaut Office. “As they transition to emeritus status, they leave behind a legacy of operational excellence that will continue to influence the Astronaut Corps for years to come. We are grateful that they will remain part of our community and share their experience as NASA begins its next chapter of lunar exploration.”
As crew members of Artemis II, Glover and Wiseman were among the first four astronauts to launch aboard NASA’s Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft on a mission around the Moon. The 10-day mission also included NASA astronaut Christina Koch and Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen. The crew returned safely to Earth on April 10, becoming the first humans to travel to lunar orbit in more than 50 years and reaching farther into space than any humans before them.
The expertise and knowledge transfer provided by Glover and Wiseman will support NASA’s upcoming Artemis missions as the agency prepares to return astronauts to the lunar surface and establish a foundation for long-term human exploration of the Moon and Mars.
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