NASA Reveals Four Astronauts for Historic Moon Mission
For the first time in over five decades, humans will return to the moon. On Monday, NASA announced the four astronauts who will embark on the historic Artemis II mission, set to launch in November 2024.
The crew consists of Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen. Wiseman, a seasoned naval aviator and test pilot, will serve as commander of the mission. A veteran of one spaceflight, he has completed over 165 days aboard the International Space Station. Wiseman is also an accomplished engineer who helped develop scientific instruments for multiple NASA missions.
Glover, another experienced naval aviator, piloted the second crewed flight of SpaceX's Crew Dragon spacecraft and spent nearly six months in space on his first mission. Born in California, Glover holds over 3,000 hours of flight experience across more than 40 aircraft.
Christina Koch, a veteran of six spacewalks, including the historic all-female spacewalk in 2019, will join the crew as part of her ongoing record-breaking spaceflight. A native of Michigan, Koch is an electrical engineer who has spent over a year at the South Pole, preparing her for the harsh lunar environment.
Jeremy Hansen, a fighter pilot from Canada, will become the first Canadian to venture into deep space. He recently completed training for a new class of NASA astronauts and will embark on his maiden voyage in November 2024.
The four astronauts will undergo rigorous training as they prepare for the historic Artemis II mission, which is expected to last around 10 days. They will launch atop a NASA-developed Space Launch System rocket from Kennedy Space Center in Florida, marking the first time humans have visited the moon since the Apollo program ended in 1972.
The success of Artemis II will pave the way for future missions, including the Artemis III mission, which aims to put the first woman and person of color on the lunar surface. While NASA is targeting a 2025 launch date, delays are likely to push the mission to 2026 or later.
Selection for the astronaut crew was characterized by NASA Director Vanessa Wyche as a diverse and talented group, representing both men and women. In an interview with CNN, Koch expressed her shock at being selected for the mission, stating that she felt "speechless" upon receiving the news.
The four astronauts will share their experiences in an upcoming interview on CNN This Morning, starting Tuesday at 6 am ET.
For the first time in over five decades, humans will return to the moon. On Monday, NASA announced the four astronauts who will embark on the historic Artemis II mission, set to launch in November 2024.
The crew consists of Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen. Wiseman, a seasoned naval aviator and test pilot, will serve as commander of the mission. A veteran of one spaceflight, he has completed over 165 days aboard the International Space Station. Wiseman is also an accomplished engineer who helped develop scientific instruments for multiple NASA missions.
Glover, another experienced naval aviator, piloted the second crewed flight of SpaceX's Crew Dragon spacecraft and spent nearly six months in space on his first mission. Born in California, Glover holds over 3,000 hours of flight experience across more than 40 aircraft.
Christina Koch, a veteran of six spacewalks, including the historic all-female spacewalk in 2019, will join the crew as part of her ongoing record-breaking spaceflight. A native of Michigan, Koch is an electrical engineer who has spent over a year at the South Pole, preparing her for the harsh lunar environment.
Jeremy Hansen, a fighter pilot from Canada, will become the first Canadian to venture into deep space. He recently completed training for a new class of NASA astronauts and will embark on his maiden voyage in November 2024.
The four astronauts will undergo rigorous training as they prepare for the historic Artemis II mission, which is expected to last around 10 days. They will launch atop a NASA-developed Space Launch System rocket from Kennedy Space Center in Florida, marking the first time humans have visited the moon since the Apollo program ended in 1972.
The success of Artemis II will pave the way for future missions, including the Artemis III mission, which aims to put the first woman and person of color on the lunar surface. While NASA is targeting a 2025 launch date, delays are likely to push the mission to 2026 or later.
Selection for the astronaut crew was characterized by NASA Director Vanessa Wyche as a diverse and talented group, representing both men and women. In an interview with CNN, Koch expressed her shock at being selected for the mission, stating that she felt "speechless" upon receiving the news.
The four astronauts will share their experiences in an upcoming interview on CNN This Morning, starting Tuesday at 6 am ET.
I'm hyped to see these four astronauts going back to the moon! Reid Wiseman's got the right skills for the job, having flown in both space and on Earth 
. And Christina Koch is gonna crush it with her spacewalk experience 
. Jeremy Hansen getting his first deep space mission is a big deal for Canada 
. The Artemis II crew better be ready for some serious training, though - 10 days is no joke 
. Can't wait to see these astronauts on CNN This Morning and hear their stories about the historic mission! 
like what's taking so long? i mean i know it's a big deal and all but come on nasa get it together already! 
and why did they have to make it a 10 day trip? that sounds like forever 
especially after hearing christina koch speak about how speechless she was when she got selected... poor thing can't even process it yet 
. Reid Wiseman as commander makes sense, he's got tons of experience and skills. And Christina Koch is a total rockstar - six spacewalks? That's insane 
! I also love that Jeremy Hansen gets to represent Canada in deep space, it's gonna be awesome to see him out there 
. What do you think about the diverse crew selection? Should they start training ASAP or take more time to prepare?
! It's been ages since we've seen humans on the lunar surface, and now we get to see them again 
. The diversity of this crew is incredible – men and women, from different countries and backgrounds 
. Christina Koch's all-female spacewalk in 2019 was a game-changer 
! Can't wait to hear their stories on CNN This Morning 
. November 2024 can't come soon enough 
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to remind us how far behind we are from becoming a true spacefaring nation 
. on the bright side, we get to watch these astronauts train for what is basically a 10-day space vacation 
. can't wait for Christina Koch's interview where she gets to talk about how she feels 'speechless' when she was selected for this mission... like it's that hard to get picked for the cool kids club 
can't believe we're finally going back to the moon after all these years! it's amazing to see such a talented and diverse group of astronauts selected for this mission - Reid, Victor, Christina, and Jeremy are all going to do an incredible job 
and can't wait to hear about their experiences on CNN This Morning!
. And Jeremy Hansen becoming the first Canadian in deep space is totally lit 
! I'm loving how NASA is focusing on making this mission more inclusive and diverse 
- it's going to be a wild ride 
! #MoonMission #ArtemisII #SpaceExploration #DiversityMatters
those 1972 memories are gonna be shattered!
... also, I'm loving that Christina's gonna be the first woman to go back to the moon 
i'm so hyped about this news! a new generation of space explorers is taking over 
