NASA’s Artemis program, which aims to put humanity back on the moon, began its first mission on Nov. 16. The mission did not involve astronauts on NASA’s Orion spacecraft. Mission, giant launcher Space Launch System and Orion spacecraft It was a test for

The program’s second mission aims to send astronauts into lunar orbit. For the mission scheduled for November 2024, NASA today He chose his astronauts. The astronauts who will participate in the Artemis II mission have been announced as follows:

Astronauts are sent to lunar orbit with Artemis II:

• Reid Wiseman (NASA)
• Victor Glover (NASA)
• Christina Koch (NASA)
• Jeremy Hansen (Canadian Space Agency)

Let’s get to know the astronauts up close:

NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover and Christina Koch are among the names who have spent time on the International Space Station (ISS). Jeremy Hansen plays this role. first space flight I will do.

Wiseman, 47, was the first test pilot selected as a NASA astronaut. In 2014 total on the ISS 165 days spent. He held the position of Chief Astronaut, the highest position for NASA astronauts, until November 2022.

Glover, 46, made his first spaceflight on SpaceX’s second crewed mission. on the ISS almost 6 months spend time. The astronaut, who was previously a fighter pilot, served in the US and Japan in the 2000s, flying 24 military missions.

Koch, 44, has made a total of six spacewalks to date. Cook in 2019 first female astronaut to walk in space it happened too. She also became the tallest woman in space, staying in space for 328 days.

Most recently, Hansen, 47, is one of four active Canadian astronauts. Hansen will be the first Canadian to travel to deep space.

On the Artemis II quest:

The Artemis II mission will last about 10 days. In the mission that begins with the launch from Kennedy Space Center, astronauts will be in the Orion spacecraft. beyond the moon it will succeed. Four astronauts will reach the furthest distance humanity has traveled in space. After the tour around the moon, the team returns to Earth.

When will we set foot on the moon?

The mission that will take astronauts back to the moon will be the Artemis III mission. Which astronauts will participate in the mission, which is scheduled to launch in 2025, has not yet been determined. On the other hand, your job Possible postponement to 2026 and beyond There is also.