NASA has selected four astronauts for the historic Artemis II mission, which is set to take off in November 2024 and will mark the first crewed moon mission in five decades. The team includes Reid Wiseman of NASA, Victor Glover of NASA, Christina Koch of NASA, and Jeremy Hansen of the Canadian Space Agency.
Wiseman, a 47-year-old decorated naval aviator and test pilot, was selected as commander of the Artemis II mission. He previously completed one spaceflight to the International Space Station in 2014 and served as chief of the astronaut office before stepping down in November 2022. Wiseman's experience as a test pilot and his previous spaceflight make him an ideal candidate for this historic mission.
Glover, also 47 years old, is a naval aviator who has spent nearly six months on the International Space Station after piloting the second crewed flight of SpaceX's Crew Dragon spacecraft in 2021. He was born in California and completed test pilot training with the US Air Force before joining NASA as an astronaut.
Christina Koch, 44 years old, is a veteran of six spacewalks and holds the record for the longest single spaceflight by a woman. She spent 328 days in space on her previous mission and has also worked as an electrical engineer, helping develop scientific instruments for multiple NASA missions. A native of Michigan, Koch's background in engineering and experience in spacewalking make her a valuable addition to the team.
Jeremy Hansen, also 47 years old, is a fighter pilot who was selected by the Canadian Space Agency for astronaut training in 2009. He recently became the first Canadian to be put in charge of training for a new class of NASA astronauts. Hansen will become the first Canadian ever to travel to deep space.
The Artemis II mission is expected to last about 10 days and will send the crew out beyond the moon, potentially further than any human has traveled in history. The journey will take place on November 2024, with the spacecraft returning to Earth for a splashdown landing in the Pacific Ocean.
The selection of this diverse team marks a significant step forward for NASA's Artemis program, which aims to establish a permanent lunar outpost and eventually send humans to Mars. While the mission is still months away from launch, it has sparked excitement among space enthusiasts and experts alike.
In an interview with CNN, Christina Koch described being selected as "speechless" and honored to be part of this team. She noted that she was surprised by the diversity of the team, which includes men and women from different backgrounds. When asked about her expectations for the mission, Koch stated that it is "the next step in the journey that will get humanity to Mars."
The Artemis II mission is a historic moment for space exploration, and the selected astronauts have proven themselves through their experience and skills. As they prepare for this milestone mission, fans around the world are eagerly anticipating what's to come.
Wiseman, a 47-year-old decorated naval aviator and test pilot, was selected as commander of the Artemis II mission. He previously completed one spaceflight to the International Space Station in 2014 and served as chief of the astronaut office before stepping down in November 2022. Wiseman's experience as a test pilot and his previous spaceflight make him an ideal candidate for this historic mission.
Glover, also 47 years old, is a naval aviator who has spent nearly six months on the International Space Station after piloting the second crewed flight of SpaceX's Crew Dragon spacecraft in 2021. He was born in California and completed test pilot training with the US Air Force before joining NASA as an astronaut.
Christina Koch, 44 years old, is a veteran of six spacewalks and holds the record for the longest single spaceflight by a woman. She spent 328 days in space on her previous mission and has also worked as an electrical engineer, helping develop scientific instruments for multiple NASA missions. A native of Michigan, Koch's background in engineering and experience in spacewalking make her a valuable addition to the team.
Jeremy Hansen, also 47 years old, is a fighter pilot who was selected by the Canadian Space Agency for astronaut training in 2009. He recently became the first Canadian to be put in charge of training for a new class of NASA astronauts. Hansen will become the first Canadian ever to travel to deep space.
The Artemis II mission is expected to last about 10 days and will send the crew out beyond the moon, potentially further than any human has traveled in history. The journey will take place on November 2024, with the spacecraft returning to Earth for a splashdown landing in the Pacific Ocean.
The selection of this diverse team marks a significant step forward for NASA's Artemis program, which aims to establish a permanent lunar outpost and eventually send humans to Mars. While the mission is still months away from launch, it has sparked excitement among space enthusiasts and experts alike.
In an interview with CNN, Christina Koch described being selected as "speechless" and honored to be part of this team. She noted that she was surprised by the diversity of the team, which includes men and women from different backgrounds. When asked about her expectations for the mission, Koch stated that it is "the next step in the journey that will get humanity to Mars."
The Artemis II mission is a historic moment for space exploration, and the selected astronauts have proven themselves through their experience and skills. As they prepare for this milestone mission, fans around the world are eagerly anticipating what's to come.
. Reid Wiseman is a total rockstar as a test pilot and commander – I mean, who else can say they've flown planes and been to the ISS? 
. I love that she's part of this diverse team – it's so cool to see people from different backgrounds coming together to achieve something amazing.
. It's a big deal, and I know he's gonna crush it.
. Christina Koch's spacewalk record is insane 
and Jeremy Hansen becoming the first Canadian in deep space is major wins 
. And with Wiseman at the helm, I'm sure everything will run smoothly 
. November 2024 can't come soon enough 
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. Reid Wiseman as commander, Victor Glover with his SpaceX experience, Christina Koch with her six spacewalks and record-breaking single spaceflight, and Jeremy Hansen as the first Canadian in deep space - it's like they're meant to be there 
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. Christina Koch said it all when she described being selected as "speechless" - I think we're all speechless too, just thinking about the possibilities 
. I just hope they can make this mission happen without any major hiccups... fingers crossed 
. Christina Koch's spacewalking record is insane 
. Can't wait for November 2024 when this crew blasts off into space! #AstronautsForTheArtemisMission #SpaceExploration #NASA #ArtemisProgram
but idk who jeremy hansen is yet 
! November 2024 can't come soon enough 
but i guess with a crew that diverse, we might finally see some progress 
Can you even believe it?! Four amazing astronauts have been selected for the Artemis II mission!!! Reid Wiseman as commander is gonna be SO COOL 
The diversity of this team is literally everything and more - it's gonna be so inspiring to see these talented individuals work together 
Can't wait for November 2024 when they blast off into history!
. We need more women in spacewalks & leadership positions 
, Christina Koch is a total inspiration 
. Can't wait to see what they achieve 
. Koch is a space legend, been there done that 
. 10 days out of this world? Bring it on!