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

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. From left: NASA astronauts Victor Glover, Artemis II pilot, and Reid Wiseman, Artemis II commander, conduct leak checks on their spacesuits at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida on April 1, 2026, ahead of the Artemis II launch. | Credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett Three of NASA's Artemis II astronauts are starting off the school year with new assignments. Artemis II commander Reid Wiseman and pilot …