# Artemis II astronauts transition to emeritus status

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/artemis-ii-astronauts-transition-to-emeritus-status
> Updated: 2026-09-15T11:01:27.000Z. Sources: 14. Developments: 2.

Following the Artemis II lunar mission, NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman and Victor Glover have transitioned from active flight roles to emeritus status. While Wiseman will serve as an emeritus astronaut at the Johnson Space Center, Glover has accepted a leadership position at his alma mater, California Polytechnic State University.

In his new role at Cal Poly, Glover serves as an executive advisor to University President Jeff Armstrong. His responsibilities include overseeing strategic initiatives, partnerships, and fundraising, with a specific focus on advancing STEM education and fostering research in fields such as aerospace, engineering, aviation, and applied computing.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-15: Victor Glover transitions to Cal Poly leadership after Artemis II mission

NASA astronaut Victor Glover has transitioned to emeritus status after the Artemis II mission to take a full-time leadership role at Cal Poly, focusing on STEM education and strategic initiatives.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/victor-glover-transitions-to-cal-poly-leadership-after-artemis-ii-mission

### 2026-09-09: NASA Artemis II astronauts Reid Wiseman and Victor Glover retire from active flight

NASA Artemis II commander Reid Wiseman and pilot Victor Glover are retiring from active spaceflight to serve as emeritus astronauts, supporting future lunar missions through mentoring and training.

13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nasa-astronauts-reid-wiseman-and-victor-glover-retire-from-active-duty

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