NASA Astronaut Christina Koch: Proud "Space Plumber" | Artemis II Moon Mission

NASA Astronaut Christina Koch: Proud "Space Plumber" | Artemis II Moon Mission

Artemis II Mission Specialist and NASA Astronaut Christina Koch: “I’m the space plumber, I’m proud to call myself the space plumber.” Mission specialists like Christina train for all roles so they can jump in wherever they are needed. Sometimes that means fixing vital machinery, like the Orion spacecraft's toilet. Working closely with mission control in Houston, Christina was able to restore the Orion’s toilet to normal operations after the crew called down to report a blinking fault light on April 1, 2026.

NASA’s Artemis II crew is on the way to the Moon. After the mission management team polled “Go” Thursday, April 2, 2026, NASA’s Orion spacecraft fired its main engine for five minutes and 50 seconds beginning at 7:49 p.m. EDT, to successfully complete the translunar injection (TLI) burn, sending the crew in Orion out of Earth orbit and on a trajectory toward the Moon.

NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket carrying the Orion spacecraft with NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, commander; Victor Glover, pilot; Christina Koch, mission specialist; and Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut Jeremy Hansen, mission specialist onboard, was successfully launched at 6:35 p.m. EDT Wednesday, April 1, 2026, for the Artemis II Mission from Launch Complex 39B at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

NASA’s Artemis II Mission will take Wiseman, Glover, Koch, and Hansen on a 10-day journey around the Moon and back aboard their Orion spacecraft.

Artemis II Mission coverage on:

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https://blogs.nasa.gov/artemis/

Video Credit: NASA/JSC

Duration: 39 seconds
Release Date: April 3, 2026

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NASA Astronaut Victor Glover: Piloting Orion during Artemis II

NASA Astronaut Victor Glover: Piloting Orion during Artemis II

Artemis II Pilot Victor Glover shares his excitement about getting to fly the Orion spacecraft manually during the Artemis II mission. After hours of practicing in a simulator, this will be the first time the spacecraft will be flown by a human . . . in space! This test will be valuable for learning how the ship handles as NASA looks ahead to more complex missions to the Moon.

Learn more about Victor Glover: 
https://www.nasa.gov/humans-in-space/astronauts/victor-j-glover/

NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket carrying the Orion spacecraft with NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, commander; Victor Glover, pilot; Christina Koch, mission specialist; and Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut Jeremy Hansen, mission specialist onboard, was successfully launched at 6:35 p.m. EDT Wednesday, April 1, 2026, for the Artemis II Mission from Launch Complex 39B at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

NASA’s Artemis II Mission will take Wiseman, Glover, Koch, and Hansen on a 10-day journey around the Moon and back aboard their Orion spacecraft.

Watch Artemis II Mission coverage on:

NASA+: https://plus.nasa.gov/scheduled-events/

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Check the Artemis blog for updates: 

https://blogs.nasa.gov/artemis/

Video Credit: NASA's Johnson Space Center
Duration: 1 minute
Release Date: April 2, 2026

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NASA Astronaut Victor Glover: Orion Spacecraft Pilot | Artemis II Moon Mission

NASA Astronaut Victor Glover: Orion Spacecraft Pilot | Artemis II Moon Mission

Artemis II Pilot Victor Glover shares his excitement about getting to fly the Orion spacecraft manually during the Artemis II mission. After hours of practicing in a simulator, this will be the first time the Orion spacecraft will be flown by a human . . . in space! This test will be valuable for learning how the ship handles as NASA looks ahead to more complex missions to the Moon.

Learn more about Victor Glover: 
https://www.nasa.gov/humans-in-space/astronauts/victor-j-glover/

NASA’s Artemis II crew is now on their way to the Moon. After the mission management team polled “Go” Thursday, April 2, 2026, NASA’s Orion spacecraft fired its main engine for five minutes and 50 seconds beginning at 7:49 p.m. EDT, to successfully complete the translunar injection (TLI) burn, sending the crew in Orion out of Earth orbit and on a trajectory toward the Moon.

NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket carrying the Orion spacecraft with NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, commander; Victor Glover, pilot; Christina Koch, mission specialist; and Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut Jeremy Hansen, mission specialist onboard, was launched on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, for the Artemis II Mission from Launch Complex 39B at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

NASA’s Artemis II Mission will take Wiseman, Glover, Koch, and Hansen on a 10-day journey around the Moon and back aboard their Orion spacecraft.

Artemis II Mission coverage on:

NASA+: https://plus.nasa.gov/scheduled-events/

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Check the Artemis blog for updates: 

https://blogs.nasa.gov/artemis/

Video Credit: NASA's Johnson Space Center
Duration: 1 minute
Release Date: April 2, 2026

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Planet Earth Views | NASA Artemis II Moon Mission

Planet Earth Views | NASA Artemis II Moon Mission

In this image taken from the Orion capsule, we see the divide between night and day, known as the terminator, cutting across Earth. "Whether awake or dreaming, we're all here on this planet together."

In this image of Earth taken by the Artemis II crew, we can see the electric lights of human activity. In the lower right, sunlight illuminates the limb of the planet.

🌍The Artemis II crew captured beautiful, high-resolution images of our home planet during their journey to the Moon. As NASA astronaut Christina Koch put it: "You guys look great."

NASA’s Artemis II crew is on the way to the Moon. After the mission management team polled “Go” Thursday, April 2, 2026, NASA’s Orion spacecraft fired its main engine for five minutes and 50 seconds beginning at 7:49 p.m. EDT, to successfully complete the translunar injection (TLI) burn, sending the crew in Orion out of Earth orbit and on a trajectory toward the Moon.

Orion’s main engine provides up to 6,000 pounds of thrust, enough to accelerate a car from 0 to 60 mph in about 2.7 seconds. At the time of the burn, Orion’s mass was 58,000 pounds and burned approximately 1,000 pounds of fuel during the firing.

NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket carrying the Orion spacecraft with NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, commander; Victor Glover, pilot; Christina Koch, mission specialist; and Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut Jeremy Hansen, mission specialist onboard, was successfully launched at 6:35 p.m. EDT Wednesday, April 1, 2026, for the Artemis II Mission from Launch Complex 39B at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

NASA’s Artemis II Mission will take Wiseman, Glover, Koch, and Hansen on a 10-day journey around the Moon and back aboard their Orion spacecraft.

Artemis II Mission coverage on:

NASA+: https://plus.nasa.gov/scheduled-events/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nasa

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NASA/

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Check the Artemis blog for updates: 

https://blogs.nasa.gov/artemis/

Image Credit: NASA/JSC
Release Date: April 3, 2026

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Planet Earth Views | NASA Artemis II Moon Mission

Planet Earth Views | NASA Artemis II Moon Mission

🌍The Artemis II crew captured beautiful, high-resolution images of our home planet during their journey to the Moon. As NASA astronaut Christina Koch put it: "You guys look great."

NASA’s Artemis II crew is on the way to the Moon. After the mission management team polled “Go” Thursday, April 2, 2026, NASA’s Orion spacecraft fired its main engine for five minutes and 50 seconds beginning at 7:49 p.m. EDT, to successfully complete the translunar injection (TLI) burn, sending the crew in Orion out of Earth orbit and on a trajectory toward the Moon.

Orion’s main engine provides up to 6,000 pounds of thrust, enough to accelerate a car from 0 to 60 mph in about 2.7 seconds. At the time of the burn, Orion’s mass was 58,000 pounds and burned approximately 1,000 pounds of fuel during the firing.

NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket carrying the Orion spacecraft with NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, commander; Victor Glover, pilot; Christina Koch, mission specialist; and Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut Jeremy Hansen, mission specialist onboard, was successfully launched at 6:35 p.m. EDT Wednesday, April 1, 2026, for the Artemis II Mission from Launch Complex 39B at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

NASA’s Artemis II Mission will take Wiseman, Glover, Koch, and Hansen on a 10-day journey around the Moon and back aboard their Orion spacecraft.

Watch Artemis II Mission coverage on:

NASA+: https://plus.nasa.gov/scheduled-events/

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Check the Artemis blog for updates: 

https://blogs.nasa.gov/artemis/

Image Credit: NASA/JSC
Release Date: April 3, 2026

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NASA Artemis II Flight Day 2 Highlights | Johnson Space Center

NASA Artemis II Flight Day 2 Highlights | Johnson Space Center

NASA’s Artemis II crew is on the way to the Moon. After the mission management team polled “Go” Thursday, April 2, 2026, NASA’s Orion spacecraft fired its main engine for five minutes and 50 seconds beginning at 7:49 p.m. EDT, to successfully complete the translunar injection (TLI) burn, sending the crew in Orion out of Earth orbit and on a trajectory toward the Moon.

Orion’s main engine provides up to 6,000 pounds of thrust, enough to accelerate a car from 0 to 60 mph in about 2.7 seconds. At the time of the burn, Orion’s mass was 58,000 pounds and burned approximately 1,000 pounds of fuel during the firing.

NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket carrying the Orion spacecraft with NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, commander; Victor Glover, pilot; Christina Koch, mission specialist; and Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut Jeremy Hansen, mission specialist onboard, was successfully launched at 6:35 p.m. EDT Wednesday, April 1, 2026, for the Artemis II Mission from Launch Complex 39B at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

NASA’s Artemis II Mission will take Wiseman, Glover, Koch, and Hansen on a 10-day journey around the Moon and back aboard their Orion spacecraft.

Watch Artemis II Mission coverage on:

NASA+: https://plus.nasa.gov/scheduled-events/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nasa

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NASA/

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Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/nasa

Check the Artemis blog for updates: 

https://blogs.nasa.gov/artemis/

Video Credit: NASA
Duration: 19 minutes
Release Date: April 3, 2026

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NASA Artemis II Moon Mission: Trans Lunar Injection Maneuver Explained

NASA Artemis II Moon Mission: Trans Lunar Injection Maneuver Explained

Artemis II Mission Specialist Christina Koch talks about the amazing maneuver that will propel the Orion spacecraft and its crew around low Earth orbit, towards the Moon, and home again.  Known as TLI, or Trans Lunar Injection, this single event sets the path for the entire Artemis II mission.

NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket carrying the Orion spacecraft with NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, commander; Victor Glover, pilot; Christina Koch, mission specialist; and Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut Jeremy Hansen, mission specialist onboard, was successfully launched at 6:35 p.m. EDT Wednesday, April 1, 2026, for the Artemis II Mission from Launch Complex 39B at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

NASA’s Artemis II Mission will take Wiseman, Glover, Koch, and Hansen on a 10-day journey around the Moon and back aboard their Orion spacecraft.

Watch Artemis II Mission coverage on:

NASA+: https://plus.nasa.gov/scheduled-events/

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Check the Artemis blog for updates: 

https://blogs.nasa.gov/artemis/

Video Credit: NASA's Johnson Space Center
Duration: 1 minute, 22 seconds
Release Date: April 3, 2026

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NASA Artemis II Mission Overview | Johnson Space Center

NASA Artemis II Mission Overview | Johnson Space Center

 

Artemis II astronauts explain how their mission is a test mission, laying the groundwork for the next generations who will build on this knowledge for future missions.

NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket carrying the Orion spacecraft with NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, commander; Victor Glover, pilot; Christina Koch, mission specialist; and Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut Jeremy Hansen, mission specialist onboard, was successfully launched at 6:35 p.m. EDT Wednesday, April 1, 2026, for the Artemis II Mission from Launch Complex 39B at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

NASA’s Artemis II Mission will take Wiseman, Glover, Koch, and Hansen on a 10-day journey around the Moon and back aboard their Orion spacecraft.

Watch Artemis II Mission coverage on:

NASA+: https://plus.nasa.gov/scheduled-events/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nasa

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NASA/

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Check the Artemis blog for updates: 

https://blogs.nasa.gov/artemis/

Video Credit: NASA's Johnson Space Center
Duration: 2 minutes, 20 seconds
Release Date: April 2, 2026

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NASA Artemis II Test Flight Liftoff (higher quality version) | Kennedy Space Center

NASA Artemis II Test Flight Liftoff (higher quality version) | Kennedy Space Center

"Relive the moment NASA’s Orion spacecraft lifted off, igniting a new era of human space exploration."

Learn more about the mission here: https://www.lockheedmartin.com/en-us/products/orion.html

NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket carrying the Orion spacecraft with NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, commander; Victor Glover, pilot; Christina Koch, mission specialist; and Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut Jeremy Hansen, mission specialist onboard, was successfully launched at 6:35 p.m. EDT Wednesday, April 1, 2026, for the Artemis II Mission from Launch Complex 39B at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

NASA’s Artemis II Mission will take Wiseman, Glover, Koch, and Hansen on a 10-day journey around the Moon and back aboard their Orion spacecraft.

Watch Artemis II Mission coverage on:

NASA+: https://plus.nasa.gov/scheduled-events/

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Check the Artemis blog for updates: 

https://blogs.nasa.gov/artemis/

Video Credit: Lockheed Martin

Duration: 1 minute

Capture Date: April 1, 2026

Release Date: April 2, 2026

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NASA Artemis II Earth-Moon Spaceflight Trajectory Overview

NASA Artemis II Earth-Moon Spaceflight Trajectory Overview

It is not a straight shot to the far side of the Moon! 🌕 Over approximately 10 days, the Artemis II astronauts will orbit Earth twice before looping around the far side of the Moon in a figure eight and returning home.

Artemis II’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket lifted off from Launch Pad 39B at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, at 6:35 p.m. EDT (2235 UTC) on April 1, 2026, sending NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut Jeremy Hansen on an approximately 10-day test flight around the Moon and back aboard their Orion spacecraft.

Watch Artemis II Mission coverage on:

NASA+: https://plus.nasa.gov/scheduled-events/

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https://blogs.nasa.gov/artemis/

Credit: NASA

Duration: 30 seconds
Release Date: April 2, 2026

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NASA Artemis II European Service Module (ESM) | European Space Agency

NASA Artemis II European Service Module (ESM) | European Space Agency

NASA's Artemis II Orion spacecraft will orbit Earth several times, then embark on a four-day journey to the Moon, fly around our natural satellite, and return to Earth. During this flight, the crew will test the Airbus-built European Service Module (ESM), validating its performance as the spacecraft's vital engine room and life-support system.

What does it take to sustain four astronauts on a 1-million-kilometer journey to the Moon? We often see the launch, but the real magic happens during the 10 days in space. Discover how the Airbus-built European Service Module (ESM) will support the crew every step of the way.

Explore the Artemis II Mission: http://airbus.com/en/newsroom/stories/2026-04-artemis-ii-lifts-off-destination-moon-with-the-orion-spacecraft

Artemis II’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket lifted off from Launch Pad 39B at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, at 6:35 p.m. EDT (2235 UTC) on April 1, 2026, sending NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut Jeremy Hansen on an approximately 10-day test flight around the Moon and back aboard their Orion spacecraft.

Watch Artemis II Mission coverage on:

NASA+: https://plus.nasa.gov/scheduled-events/

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Check the Artemis blog for updates: 

https://blogs.nasa.gov/artemis/

Credit: European Space Agency (ESA)/Airbus
Release Date: April 2, 2026

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Day 1 Recap: NASA Artemis II Mission Launches Astronauts to The Moon

Day 1 Recap: NASA Artemis II Mission Launches Astronauts to The Moon

Artemis II’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket lifted off from Launch Pad 39B at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, at 6:35 p.m. EDT (2235 UTC) on April 1, 2026, sending NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut Jeremy Hansen on an approximately 10-day test flight around the Moon and back aboard their Orion spacecraft.

Watch Artemis II Mission coverage on:

NASA+: https://plus.nasa.gov/scheduled-events/

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Check the Artemis blog for updates: 

https://blogs.nasa.gov/artemis/

Credit: NASA
Video Producer: Sonnet Apple
Music: Universal Production Music
Duration: 2 minutes, 23 seconds
Release Date: April 2, 2026

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NASA Moon Mascot Ready to Rise with Artemis II

NASA Moon Mascot Ready to Rise with Artemis II

Meet Rise! The Moon Mascot for the Artemis II Mission is flying along with the crew, carrying 5,647,889 names on their journey around the Moon. People from around the world submitted their names through the Send Your Name with Artemis campaign. These names were downloaded onto an SD card that is safely stored inside Rise, the zero gravity indicator designed by 3rd grader Lucas Ye from California. 

The zero gravity indicator for the Moonbound crew was selected from thousands of submissions from over 50 countries and is named “Rise.” The design was inspired by the iconic Earthrise moment from the Apollo 8 mission.

During the selection process, the crew narrowed a list of 25 finalists to five top designs, including:

“Big Steps of Little Octopus,” Anzhelika Iudakova, Finland

“Corey the Explorer,” Daniela Colina, Peru

“Creation Mythos,” Johanna Beck, McPherson, Kansas

“Lepus the Moon Rabbit,” Oakville Trafalgar School, Canada

“Rise,” Lucas Ye, Mountain View, California

NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket carrying the Orion spacecraft with NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, commander; Victor Glover, pilot; Christina Koch, mission specialist; and Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut Jeremy Hansen, mission specialist onboard, was successfully launched at 6:35 p.m. EDT Wednesday, April 1, 2026, for the Artemis II Mission from Launch Complex 39B at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

NASA’s Artemis II Mission will take Wiseman, Glover, Koch, and Hansen on a 10-day journey around the Moon and back aboard their Orion spacecraft.

Watch Artemis II Mission coverage on:

NASA+: https://plus.nasa.gov/scheduled-events/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nasa

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NASA/

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Check the Artemis blog for updates: 

https://blogs.nasa.gov/artemis/

Credit: NASA Goddard Space Flight Center/Scientific Visualization Studio
Ryan Fitzgibbons (eMITS/AMA): Producer, Writer, Editor
Paula Cain (Sierra Lobo): Interviewee
Rob Andreoli (eMITS): Videographer
Katy Mersmann (NASA GSFC): Videographer
Thalia Patrinos (NCS): Project Support
Duration: 2 minutes
Release Date: April 2, 2026

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Meet Canadian Space Agency Astronaut Jeremy Hansen: Artemis II Mission Specialist

Meet Canadian Space Agency Astronaut Jeremy Hansen: Artemis II Mission Specialist

Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut Jeremy Hansen is serving as a mission specialist for NASA’s Artemis II mission around the Moon. This is Hansen’s first spaceflight, and he is the first Canadian to venture to the Moon. 

Learn more about Jeremy Hansen: https://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/astronauts/canadian/active/bio-jeremy-hansen.asp

NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket carrying the Orion spacecraft with NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, commander; Victor Glover, pilot; Christina Koch, mission specialist; and Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut Jeremy Hansen, mission specialist onboard, was successfully launched at 6:35 p.m. EDT Wednesday, April 1, 2026, for the Artemis II Mission from Launch Complex 39B at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

NASA’s Artemis II Mission will take Wiseman, Glover, Koch, and Hansen on a 10-day journey around the Moon and back aboard their Orion spacecraft.

Watch Artemis II Mission coverage on:

NASA+: https://plus.nasa.gov/scheduled-events/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nasa

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NASA/

X: https://x.com/nasa

Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/nasa

Check the Artemis blog for updates: 

https://blogs.nasa.gov/artemis/

Video Credit: NASA's Johnson Space Center
Duration: 3 minutes
Release Date: April 2, 2026

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Meet NASA Astronaut Reid Wiseman: Artemis II Commander

Meet NASA Astronaut Reid Wiseman: Artemis II Commander

NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman will serve as the commander for NASA’s Artemis II mission around the Moon. Wiseman flew previously as a flight engineer aboard the International Space Station for Expedition 41 from May through November 2024, logging more than 165 days in space. Prior to his assignment, Wiseman served as chief of the Astronaut Office from December 2020 until November 2022. 

Learn more about Reid Wiseman:
https://www.nasa.gov/humans-in-space/astronauts/g-reid-wiseman/

NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket carrying the Orion spacecraft with NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, commander; Victor Glover, pilot; Christina Koch, mission specialist; and Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut Jeremy Hansen, mission specialist onboard, was successfully launched at 6:35 p.m. EDT Wednesday, April 1, 2026, for the Artemis II Mission from Launch Complex 39B at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

NASA’s Artemis II Mission will take Wiseman, Glover, Koch, and Hansen on a 10-day journey around the Moon and back aboard their Orion spacecraft.

Watch Artemis II Mission coverage on:

NASA+: https://plus.nasa.gov/scheduled-events/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nasa

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NASA/

X: https://x.com/nasa

Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/nasa

Check the Artemis blog for updates: 

https://blogs.nasa.gov/artemis/

Video Credit: NASA's Johnson Space Center
Duration: 3 minutes
Release Date: April 2, 2026

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Meet NASA Astronaut Victor Glover: Artemis II Pilot

Meet NASA Astronaut Victor Glover: Artemis II Pilot

NASA astronaut Victor Glover will serve as the pilot for NASA’s Artemis II mission around the Moon. Glover previously served as pilot on NASA’s SpaceX Crew-1 mission that landed May 2, 2021, after 168 days in space. As a flight engineer aboard the space station for Expedition 64, he contributed to scientific investigations, technology demonstrations, and participated in four spacewalks. 

Learn more about Victor Glover: https://www.nasa.gov/humans-in-space/astronauts/victor-j-glover/

NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket carrying the Orion spacecraft with NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, commander; Victor Glover, pilot; Christina Koch, mission specialist; and Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut Jeremy Hansen, mission specialist onboard, was successfully launched at 6:35 p.m. EDT Wednesday, April 1, 2026, for the Artemis II Mission from Launch Complex 39B at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

NASA’s Artemis II Mission will take Wiseman, Glover, Koch, and Hansen on a 10-day journey around the Moon and back aboard their Orion spacecraft.

Watch Artemis II Mission coverage on:

NASA+: https://plus.nasa.gov/scheduled-events/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nasa

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NASA/

X: https://x.com/nasa

Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/nasa

Check the Artemis blog for updates: 

https://blogs.nasa.gov/artemis/

Video Credit: NASA's Johnson Space Center
Duration: 3 minutes
Release Date: April 2, 2026

#NASA #Space #Science #Earth #Moon #ArtemisProgram #ArtemisII #OrionSpacecraft #SLS #CrewedMissions #Astronauts  #VictorGlover #ChristinaKoch #ReidWiseman #JeremyHansen #DeepSpace #HumanSpaceflight #SolarSystem #SpaceExploration #NASAJohnson #JSC #UnitedStates #STEM #Education #HD #Video