posted 09-05-2026 03:00 PM               

What do you do after the moon? Artemis II astronaut gives clues on Jeopardy!

Christina Koch was never in jeopardy while traveling farther into space than any person (other than her three crewmates) had gone before. No, for that, she had to wait until she was back from the moon.

The NASA astronaut and Artemis II mission specialist (remember that, you will need it later) had a category dedicated to her career as part of Friday's (Sept. 4) episode of Jeopardy! Masters. The game's outcome decided who out of the show's highest-ranked current champions was going on to compete for a chance to win $500,000, the Trebek Trophy and title of Jeopardy! Masters Champion.

"Christina Koch, Spacewoman" was one of the six categories in Friday's Double Jeopardy! round (where points are doubled). Koch, herself, appeared via a recorded video clip, presenting each clue instead of host and former champion Ken Jennings.