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NASA names Wiseman and Glover emeritus astronauts after Artemis II

Reid Wiseman and Victor Glover, the commander and pilot of the Artemis II mission, have been designated emeritus astronauts, a new NASA program that keeps them training and mentoring for future moon missions.

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NASA has designated Artemis II commander Reid Wiseman, 50, and pilot Victor Glover, 49, as emeritus astronauts, the first appointments under a new program that keeps former active astronauts training and mentoring for future lunar missions rather than fully retiring from the agency.[4][5]