NASA's Artemis II Mission Set for November 2024, Four Astronauts Selected to Lead Crewed Moon Mission After Decade-Long Hiatus.
The wait is almost over. NASA has finally revealed the identities of its four astronauts who will helm the first crewed moon mission in five decades. The quartet includes Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen from the Canadian Space Agency.
Wiseman, a 47-year-old decorated naval aviator and test pilot, is scheduled to serve as commander of the Artemis II mission. He previously completed one spaceflight aboard the International Space Station in 2014 and held a high-ranking position at NASA before stepping down last year.
Meanwhile, Hansen, 47, hails from London, Ontario, Canada, where he's part of an elite group of active Canadian astronauts. As a fighter pilot selected by the Canadian Space Agency for astronaut training in 2009, Hansen has already accomplished more than many astronauts twice his age. His historic journey as the first Canadian to travel to deep space will undoubtedly be etched in history.
Veteran NASA astronaut Christina Koch is also part of this extraordinary group. A six-time spacewalker and record holder for the longest single spaceflight by a woman (328 days), she's an electrical engineer who helped develop cutting-edge scientific instruments. Koch spent nearly two years at the South Pole, building resilience that will undoubtedly serve her well on this mission.
Last but not least, there's Victor Glover, 46, a seasoned naval aviator with over 3,000 flight hours in more than 40 aircraft. As part of SpaceX’s Crew Dragon program, he returned to Earth after piloting the second crewed flight last year and spent nearly six months aboard the International Space Station.
While the exact distance of the Artemis II journey is still uncertain, NASA is targeting a return to Earth for a splashdown landing in the Pacific Ocean. The mission is expected to pave the way for the Artemis III mission later this decade, which will put the first woman and person of color on the lunar surface.
When asked about their selection, NASA officials emphasized the diversity and skills of the team, which has been deemed "the right stuff" according to Director Vanessa Wyche.
Interviews with these extraordinary individuals will air on CNN This Morning next week, offering a glimpse into the preparations and anticipation surrounding this monumental mission.
The wait is almost over. NASA has finally revealed the identities of its four astronauts who will helm the first crewed moon mission in five decades. The quartet includes Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen from the Canadian Space Agency.
Wiseman, a 47-year-old decorated naval aviator and test pilot, is scheduled to serve as commander of the Artemis II mission. He previously completed one spaceflight aboard the International Space Station in 2014 and held a high-ranking position at NASA before stepping down last year.
Meanwhile, Hansen, 47, hails from London, Ontario, Canada, where he's part of an elite group of active Canadian astronauts. As a fighter pilot selected by the Canadian Space Agency for astronaut training in 2009, Hansen has already accomplished more than many astronauts twice his age. His historic journey as the first Canadian to travel to deep space will undoubtedly be etched in history.
Veteran NASA astronaut Christina Koch is also part of this extraordinary group. A six-time spacewalker and record holder for the longest single spaceflight by a woman (328 days), she's an electrical engineer who helped develop cutting-edge scientific instruments. Koch spent nearly two years at the South Pole, building resilience that will undoubtedly serve her well on this mission.
Last but not least, there's Victor Glover, 46, a seasoned naval aviator with over 3,000 flight hours in more than 40 aircraft. As part of SpaceX’s Crew Dragon program, he returned to Earth after piloting the second crewed flight last year and spent nearly six months aboard the International Space Station.
While the exact distance of the Artemis II journey is still uncertain, NASA is targeting a return to Earth for a splashdown landing in the Pacific Ocean. The mission is expected to pave the way for the Artemis III mission later this decade, which will put the first woman and person of color on the lunar surface.
When asked about their selection, NASA officials emphasized the diversity and skills of the team, which has been deemed "the right stuff" according to Director Vanessa Wyche.
Interviews with these extraordinary individuals will air on CNN This Morning next week, offering a glimpse into the preparations and anticipation surrounding this monumental mission.
... I mean, is it really necessary for us to go back to the moon when we've got so many problems to solve here on Earth? Like, what's the point of exploring space if we can't figure out how to live in harmony with our own planet? 
Not that I'm against space travel or anything, but come on, priorities, right? 
I feel like NASA is finally back in game 
after that long hiatus... four astronauts selected for first crewed moon mission is huge news! 
Reid Wiseman as commander is a good pick, he has experience from 2014 spaceflight and was part of high-ranking position at NASA. 
Christina Koch is an inspiration with her record-breaking longest single spaceflight by a woman, 328 days! 
Jeremy Hansen being first Canadian to travel to deep space will be history 
. And the crew they've chosen is absolute perfection - Reid Wiseman's experience is insane, Vic Glover's got over 3k flight hours under his belt 
! This mission is gonna be lit, can't wait to see what they'll accomplish 
i've been following nasa's progress for years now and it's amazing to see the incredible team that's been selected for artemis ii 
they're all like total rockstars in their own fields - from naval aviators to spacewalk experts 
the fact that it's gonna pave the way for artemis iii is like, whoa what's next?! 
it's like they're finally gonna make nasa happen lol nasa astronauts are literally the coolest thing since sliced bread 
christina koch holds the record for longest single spaceflight by a woman and she's just like wow 
reid wiseman is a decorated naval aviator and test pilot 
i love how diverse the team is, nasa really knows what they're doing 