posted 09-09-2026 07:17 PM               

Artemis II commander and pilot become NASA's first astronaut emeriti

The commander and pilot of NASA's historic Artemis II mission have gained a new distinction five months after splashing down from the moon — by not fully retiring from the space agency.

Reid Wiseman and Victor Glover are the first astronauts to join NASA's emeritus program, enabling them to continue to support the work being done at Johnson Space Center in Houston. They will remain available to train and mentor the current workforce, while still being able to pursue employment and opportunities outside of NASA.