Another step was taken today to get us closer to a Moon landing. Earlier today NASA announced the names of the four astronauts on the next Artemis II mission:
- Reid Wiseman, Commander:
- Victor Glover, Pilot;
- Christina Hammock Koch, Mission Specialist; and
- Jeremy Hansen, Mission Specialist (from Canada).
The Artemis II mission will require the four astronauts to take an Orion capsule around the Moon to test a variety of systems and ensure the safety of a later Moon landing as part of Artemis III. You can see a graphic of the Artemis II mission below.
At today’s ceremony announcing the crew, NASA Administrator Bill Nelson stated:
The Artemis II crew represents thousands of people working tirelessly to bring us to the stars. This is their crew, this is our crew, this is humanity’s crew…NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, and Christina Hammock Koch, and CSA astronaut Jeremy Hansen, each has their own story, but, together, they represent our creed: E pluribus unum – out of many, one. Together, we are ushering in a new era of exploration for a new generation of star sailors and dreamers – the Artemis Generation.
You can also watch NASA’s full announcement of the new crew here.
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