NASA Astronauts Victor Glover and Reid Wiseman Transition to Emeritus Roles Following Artemis II Mission

The emeritus program allows experienced personnel to remain engaged with NASA by volunteering their expertise. In these consulting roles, Glover and Wiseman will assist in training and mentoring current employees while pursuing opportunities outside their previous full-time positions.

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman praised both astronauts, noting their leadership and commitment to NASA. Wiseman, who commanded Artemis II, had previously spent 165 days aboard the International Space Station. Glover, a naval aviator and test pilot, served as pilot during the mission. Isaacman expressed gratitude that they will continue to share their experiences as NASA prepares for Artemis III in 2027 and subsequent missions.

Glover intends to use his new role to focus on aerospace, leadership, and public service, while sharing his extensive knowledge of the Orion spacecraft and its systems with teams working on future Artemis missions. He stated, "As I grow into this new role, NASA and spaceflight remain a meaningful part of my journey of service... Together, we'll keep pushing boundaries and inspiring the next giant leap."

Wiseman will also contribute lessons from his spaceflight experience as NASA gears up for Artemis III, which will test docking capabilities between Orion and commercial landing systems. He expressed his excitement about continuing to serve future missions through the emeritus program.

NASA officials emphasized that this transition does not signify the end of Glover and Wiseman's involvement with the agency. Their expertise will still be accessible to astronauts, engineers, and flight controllers involved in the next phases of NASA's human spaceflight program.

Vanessa Wyche, director of NASA's Johnson Space Center, noted the impactful contributions both astronauts have made, stating, "Their contributions have helped advance our mission and inspire those around them, leaving a legacy that will continue to shape the future of human spaceflight."

Scott Tingle, chief of the Astronaut Office at Johnson, also highlighted the positive influence Glover and Wiseman have had on the astronaut corps, emphasizing their professionalism and dedication.

During the Artemis II mission, Glover and Wiseman, alongside NASA astronaut Christina Koch and CSA astronaut Jeremy Hansen, became the first humans in over 50 years to travel to lunar orbit. They splashed down on April 10 after a 10-day mission, achieving the record for traveling farther into space than anyone before them. Their experiences will be crucial as NASA prepares for future missions including Artemis IV in 2028.