NASA has chosen its first crewed mission to the moon in over 50 years, with four astronauts set to embark on a historic journey. The quartet is comprised of Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen, who will be responsible for navigating the Orion spacecraft towards the lunar surface.
Commander Wiseman, a decorated naval aviator, has previously flown to space and held senior positions within NASA's astronaut corps. Meanwhile, Glover, also a seasoned aviator, completed his first six-month mission aboard the International Space Station in 2021. Koch, an engineer with extensive experience conducting six spacewalks and breaking records for longest single spaceflight by a woman, will be instrumental in navigating the lunar terrain.
Hansen, a Canadian fighter pilot selected to join NASA's astronaut corps in 2009, will make history as Canada's first astronaut to venture into deep space. The crew's diverse backgrounds reflect NASA's evolving approach to selecting astronauts.
The Artemis II mission is set to launch in November 2024 and will feature a 10-day journey beyond the moon, with the spacecraft returning to Earth for a splashdown landing in the Pacific Ocean. The mission marks a crucial step towards establishing a permanent human presence on the lunar surface, paving the way for future missions to Mars.
While delays are expected, NASA has been working tirelessly to develop necessary technology, including spacesuits and a lunar lander, for subsequent Artemis III missions, which is currently slated for launch in 2025. The agency's long-term goal remains establishing a sustainable human presence beyond Earth, with the four astronauts set to become part of an elite team pushing humanity towards new frontiers.
Commander Wiseman, a decorated naval aviator, has previously flown to space and held senior positions within NASA's astronaut corps. Meanwhile, Glover, also a seasoned aviator, completed his first six-month mission aboard the International Space Station in 2021. Koch, an engineer with extensive experience conducting six spacewalks and breaking records for longest single spaceflight by a woman, will be instrumental in navigating the lunar terrain.
Hansen, a Canadian fighter pilot selected to join NASA's astronaut corps in 2009, will make history as Canada's first astronaut to venture into deep space. The crew's diverse backgrounds reflect NASA's evolving approach to selecting astronauts.
The Artemis II mission is set to launch in November 2024 and will feature a 10-day journey beyond the moon, with the spacecraft returning to Earth for a splashdown landing in the Pacific Ocean. The mission marks a crucial step towards establishing a permanent human presence on the lunar surface, paving the way for future missions to Mars.
While delays are expected, NASA has been working tirelessly to develop necessary technology, including spacesuits and a lunar lander, for subsequent Artemis III missions, which is currently slated for launch in 2025. The agency's long-term goal remains establishing a sustainable human presence beyond Earth, with the four astronauts set to become part of an elite team pushing humanity towards new frontiers.
I'm getting all sorts of feels about this, you know? It's like, we're finally back on track for that whole moon thing! 
I mean, can you believe it's been over 50 years since humans last set foot on the lunar surface? Time sure flies when you're having fun and blasting off into space. 
But seriously, this crew is looking pretty stacked – Reid Wiseman's experience as a naval aviator is huge, and Christina Koch's got some serious spacewalking cred under her belt. 
It's gonna be awesome to see these astronauts in action on the Artemis III mission next year.
But I guess time waits for no one, and we're still making history as we go along. 
what's up?! NASA finally picking its crew for moon mission after all these years 
! Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch & Jeremy Hansen are gonna make history together 
! Can't believe Canada's got a rep in the space game with Jeremy 
. The fact that they're selecting diverse candidates is cool too 
, shows NASA's evolving approach. Artemis II is gonna be lit (in space, of course 
), and I'm hyped for these four to make it happen 
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. I mean, I get it, technology takes time and all that, but 10 days is just too long for a test flight. What if something goes wrong? 
The lack of transparency about the delays also makes me suspicious. Shouldn't they be more open with us about their progress?
. I'm all for innovation, but shouldn't we have a sleeker, more efficient design for our next-gen space travel?
. It's great that NASA is trying to diversify their astronaut corps too - it's not just about the tech, but also about representation 
. I'm curious to see how they'll handle those spacesuits and lunar landers... gotta think of all the safety protocols they're gonna have in place 
I'm so stoked that NASA is finally sending humans back to the moon 
, and Jeremy Hansen is going to make history as Canada's first astronaut in deep space 
! It's crazy to think about how much they'll learn and what they'll achieve on this mission... can't wait for the Artemis II launch in November 2024 