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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedSeptember 9, 2026Miami-Dade County

NASA announces Artemis II commander Reid Wiseman and pilot Victor Glover transition to emeritus astronaut status

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NASA announced that Artemis II commander Reid Wiseman and pilot Victor Glover are stepping away from active spaceflight to become emeritus astronauts. Glover has accepted a leadership position at California Polytechnic State University, while Wiseman's future plans have not been disclosed. Both will continue supporting the moon exploration program by training and mentoring NASA workers.

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Why It Matters

The changes leave Christina Koch as the sole active crew member remaining on the active astronaut rolls from the Artemis II mission.

Key Facts

  • Artemis II commander Reid Wiseman and pilot Victor Glover are stepping away from active spaceflight to become emeritus astronauts.
  • Victor Glover took a leadership position at California Polytechnic State University, effective September 1.
  • Reid Wiseman's status change takes effect this month.
  • The Artemis II crew flew around the moon in April, setting a new human distance record.
  • Artemis II crew member Jeremy Hansen retired from the Canadian Space Agency in July.
  • Christina Koch remains the only crew member still on active astronaut rolls.
  • As emeritus astronauts, Wiseman and Glover will donate their time to train and mentor NASA workers.
  • The Artemis II crew received the Congressional Space Medal of Honor last month from President Donald Trump.

Who's Mentioned

OrganizationCanadian Space Agency“Former agency of Jeremy Hansen”OrganizationCalifornia Polytechnic State University“Victor Glover's alma mater and new employer”PersonJared Isaacman“NASA Administrator”PersonVictor Glover“Artemis II pilot”locationInternational Space Station“Station where Wiseman and Glover previously served missions”OrganizationSpaceX“Conducted crew flight for NASA”OrganizationNASA“United States space agency”PersonReid Wiseman“Artemis II commander”PersonCarroll“Reid Wiseman's late wife”PersonDonald Trump“President who presented the Congressional Space Medal of Honor”PersonChristina Koch“Artemis II crew member remaining on active astronaut rolls”PersonJeremy Hansen“Artemis II crew member from the Canadian Space Agency”