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Artemis II Commander and Pilot Become NASA's First Astronaut Emeriti
Key points
- Reid Wiseman and Victor Glover are the first astronauts in NASA's emeritus program.
- They will continue to train and mentor at Johnson Space Center.
- Glover accepted a full-time administrative position at Cal Poly.
- Glover will advise NASA on Orion spacecraft without pay.
New Emeritus Program for Astronauts
NASA has introduced an emeritus program for astronauts, with Artemis II commander Reid Wiseman and pilot Victor Glover as its first members. This initiative allows experienced astronauts to maintain a connection with the agency and contribute their expertise without being fully employed.
The program enables Wiseman and Glover to support ongoing work at the Johnson Space Center in Houston, specifically by training and mentoring current personnel. This structure also permits them to pursue employment outside of NASA.
Glover's Role at Cal Poly and NASA
Victor Glover has accepted a full-time administrative leadership position at California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly) in San Luis Obispo, where he will contribute to the university's long-term strategies. Concurrently, he has committed to NASA to share his knowledge of the Orion spacecraft and its systems with future Artemis missions.
Glover will provide his advisory services to NASA on a gratis basis, meaning he will not receive payment for his contributions. He plans to participate in training simulations and aims to help establish the United States Space Academy, serving both NASA and the US Space Force.
Program Structure and Purpose
The emeritus program is described as a retirement program, similar to those for scientists who have conducted groundbreaking research and wish to return to academia for teaching or research. It provides a formal mechanism for individuals to continue contributing to NASA's mission while transitioning to other professional endeavors.
Participants in the program will have access to NASA facilities, as indicated by Glover receiving an access badge. This allows them to remain engaged with the agency's activities and share their operational experience with new generations of astronauts and engineers.
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Reid Wiseman and Victor Glover, commander and pilot of the Artemis II mission, are the first astronauts to join NASA's emeritus program. This program allows them to support Johnson Space Center by training and mentoring while pursuing external opportunities, with Glover taking an administrative leadership role at Cal Poly.