Artemis II moonshot commander and pilot are hanging up their astronaut suits at NASA

Artemis II commander Reid Wiseman and pilot Victor Glover have retired from active astronaut roles but will continue supporting the moon exploration program as emeritus astronauts. They flew around the moon in April, setting a new distance record for humanity. Glover has taken a leadership position at California Polytechnic State University, while Wiseman's future plans were not disclosed. They will donate their time to train and mentor NASA workers for future moon missions. NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman praised their contribution to human spaceflight and emphasized the importance of sharing knowledge. Glover, a Navy test pilot and NASA astronaut, decided to focus on young people and family after retiring from the military. He will spend more time with his wife and four daughters, with three enrolled at Cal Poly. Wiseman, a retired Navy captain, will also continue supporting the program. The decision reflects a new approach to leveraging expertise, according to NASA. The article highlights their personal motivations and the significance of their contributions to space exploration.

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