NASA has finally picked its crew for the first manned mission to the moon in over five decades. The four astronauts selected are Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch and Jeremy Hansen from the Canadian Space Agency.
The team of astronauts will be tasked with embarking on a historic Artemis II lunar flyby that is set to take off in November 2024. Led by Commander Wiseman, who has extensive experience as a naval aviator and test pilot, the crew will embark on a journey that promises to rewrite space travel history.
Wiseman, a veteran of one previous spaceflight, was selected for his leadership skills and ability to handle high-pressure situations. He is set to serve as the commander of the Artemis II mission.
Glover, a 46-year-old naval aviator who piloted SpaceX's Crew Dragon spacecraft during his first spaceflight in 2021, will be one of the astronauts on board. He completed nearly six months aboard the International Space Station and expressed excitement about being part of this mission.
Koch, a veteran of six spacewalks, including the historic first all-female spacewalk in 2019, was selected for her expertise as an electrical engineer who helped develop scientific instruments for multiple NASA missions. Koch holds the record for the longest single spaceflight by a woman, with over 328 days in space.
Hansen, a fighter pilot from Canada, is one of only four active Canadian astronauts and will be the first Canadian to travel to deep space. He recently became the first Canadian to be put in charge of training for a new class of NASA astronauts.
The Artemis II mission will build on the success of an uncrewed test mission that sent NASA's Orion capsule on a 1.4 million-mile voyage to lap the moon. The crew will embark on a journey that promises to take them further than any human has traveled in history, with a potential distance exceeding 250,000 miles from Earth.
The team is set to embark on a 10-day journey that will culminate in a splashdown landing in the Pacific Ocean. The mission marks a significant step towards NASA's goal of returning humans to the moon and eventually establishing a permanent lunar outpost.
In an effort to increase diversity within the astronaut corps, NASA Director Vanessa Wyche emphasized the importance of selecting astronauts with diverse backgrounds and skills for this mission. The four selected astronauts are expected to undergo rigorous training before embarking on their historic journey.
The Artemis II crew's interview is set to air on "CNN This Morning" next week, providing viewers with a glimpse into the lives of these brave space travelers who will be paving the way for future generations of space explorers.
The team of astronauts will be tasked with embarking on a historic Artemis II lunar flyby that is set to take off in November 2024. Led by Commander Wiseman, who has extensive experience as a naval aviator and test pilot, the crew will embark on a journey that promises to rewrite space travel history.
Wiseman, a veteran of one previous spaceflight, was selected for his leadership skills and ability to handle high-pressure situations. He is set to serve as the commander of the Artemis II mission.
Glover, a 46-year-old naval aviator who piloted SpaceX's Crew Dragon spacecraft during his first spaceflight in 2021, will be one of the astronauts on board. He completed nearly six months aboard the International Space Station and expressed excitement about being part of this mission.
Koch, a veteran of six spacewalks, including the historic first all-female spacewalk in 2019, was selected for her expertise as an electrical engineer who helped develop scientific instruments for multiple NASA missions. Koch holds the record for the longest single spaceflight by a woman, with over 328 days in space.
Hansen, a fighter pilot from Canada, is one of only four active Canadian astronauts and will be the first Canadian to travel to deep space. He recently became the first Canadian to be put in charge of training for a new class of NASA astronauts.
The Artemis II mission will build on the success of an uncrewed test mission that sent NASA's Orion capsule on a 1.4 million-mile voyage to lap the moon. The crew will embark on a journey that promises to take them further than any human has traveled in history, with a potential distance exceeding 250,000 miles from Earth.
The team is set to embark on a 10-day journey that will culminate in a splashdown landing in the Pacific Ocean. The mission marks a significant step towards NASA's goal of returning humans to the moon and eventually establishing a permanent lunar outpost.
In an effort to increase diversity within the astronaut corps, NASA Director Vanessa Wyche emphasized the importance of selecting astronauts with diverse backgrounds and skills for this mission. The four selected astronauts are expected to undergo rigorous training before embarking on their historic journey.
The Artemis II crew's interview is set to air on "CNN This Morning" next week, providing viewers with a glimpse into the lives of these brave space travelers who will be paving the way for future generations of space explorers.
so they're finally picking some astronauts for a trip to the moon... about time, right? 
I mean, it's not like we've been waiting for over 50 years or anything... 
but hey, I guess this is a good start. Reid Wiseman being in charge is kinda cool, I guess, he does have some experience under his belt. And it's awesome that they're trying to get more diverse astronauts on board, about time someone from Canada gets some space cred 
. Can't wait for their interview next week, I'm sure it'll be super entertaining... 
just saw this news and I'm like what's taking them so long? 
5 decades is ages in space years lol. But seriously, can't wait to see these astronauts in action! Reid Wiseman seems like a no-nonsense kinda guy who'll keep it together under pressure. Christina Koch's spacewalk skills are insane - she's already broken records as a woman in space 
and I'm sure she'll do great on this mission. Hansen's gonna be super proud to represent Canada in deep space, that's awesome! 
And I'm curious about how the 10-day journey will play out... is it just going to be cruising around the moon or what?
. And I love how NASA is trying to increase diversity within their astronaut corps - it's a big deal! We need more people from different backgrounds and skill sets on board for future missions 
. The fact that they're not just talking about diversity, but actually doing something about it, gives me hope for the future of space exploration 
. I'm definitely going to be watching their interview on "CNN This Morning" next week - can't wait to get a glimpse into their lives and see what these incredible humans have in store for us 
but at the same time I'm thinking, what's the point of sending humans to the moon when we still have so many problems on Earth? Like, shouldn't we be focusing on fixing our own planet before we start colonizing other ones? 
It's amazing that NASA has finally picked its crew and they're all super talented individuals. I mean, can you believe Christina Koch is holding the record for the longest single spaceflight by a woman? 
! I'm like SO stoked 4 NASA pickin crew 4 thir first manned mission 2 th moon in ages!! 
. But, I gotta wonder, what's the plan after they get back to Earth? Are we gonna have a permanent lunar outpost up and running soon? 
And Jeremy Hansen from Canada is also part of the squad, making history as the first canadian in deep space 
And what's up with all these NASA updates flooding our feeds every other day? Can't they just organize some kind of newsletter or something? It's getting pretty overwhelming. 
. I'm all about exploring our own backyard before trying to go back to a moon that we basically left behind 50 years ago 
. Just sayin'.
and Christina Koch is just on fire with her spacewalk records 
and Jeremy Hansen's gonna make history as the first Canadian in deep space 
and I'm beyond hyped for NASA to make history again 
. It's awesome that we're getting to see the human side of these brave space travelers in an interview next week 
. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that this mission will pave the way for more sustainable space travel and maybe even establish a lunar outpost one day 
.