What comes after the moon? Artemis II commander and pilot shift to 'emeritus' status at NASA

NASA has designated the Artemis II commander and pilot as the agency's first astronaut emeriti. Following the scheduled April 2026 moon mission, astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, and Jeremy Hansen are preparing for new journeys. This transition to emeritus status marks a shift in their roles within the organization after the completion of the Artemis II mission, as the crew looks toward future endeavors beyond their upcoming lunar exploration objectives and current NASA assignments.