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

Three of NASA's Artemis II astronauts are starting off the school year with new assignments. Artemis II commander Reid Wiseman and pilot Victor Glover , both NASA astronauts, will transition into "emeritus status" in September, the space agency announced on Wednesday (Sept. 9). Meanwhile, Canadian mission specialist Jeremy Hansen shared a video on X on Tuesd

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  1. First Human to Walk on the Moon: Neil Armstrong became the first human to walk on the Moon on July 20, 1969, during NASA's Apollo 11 mission, followed by Buzz Aldrin, marking a monumental achievement in space exploration. Neil Armstrong
  2. First Lunar Rover Deployment: The Apollo 15 mission achieved the first deployment of a Lunar Roving Vehicle (LRV) on July 31, 1971, allowing astronauts David Scott and James Irwin to extend their exploration range on the Moon's surface. Lunar Roving Vehicle
  3. Longest Stay on the Lunar Surface: The Apollo 17 mission in December 1972 holds the record for the longest human stay on the lunar surface, with astronauts Eugene Cernan and Harrison Schmitt spending approximately 75 hours (over three days) exploring. Eugene Cernan

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