Written in TENDENCIES he 03/04/2023 12:02

There National Administration of Space and Aeronauticsbetter known as JARpresented this Monday to the four astronauts who will go to the moon on their next mission Artemis 2.

This is the first manned flight on board since 1972, which will allow new explorations to our natural satellite.

Besides, will mark one more step in the process to reach Mars Soon.

According to what was reported by the space agency, “these explorers They represent the best of humanity.daring to forge new frontiers in space on behalf of society.

Who are the NASA and Artemis 2 astronauts?

The crew members were unveiled at an event in ellington field next to Johnson Space Center in Houston.

astronauts are commander wise reidpilot winning gloverthe mission specialist 1, Christina Hammock-Koch and Mission Specialist 2, Jeremy Hanson.

wise reid

• Flight engineer aboard the International Space Station during NASA Expedition 41
• Bachelor of Science from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and Master of Science in Systems Engineering from Johns Hopkins University
• He was the head of the Astronaut Office

winning glover

• He was selected as an astronaut in 2013
• He served as a pilot and second in command on Crew-1 SpaceX Crew Dragon
• He served as a flight engineer on the International Space Station

Christina Hammock-Koch

• She was selected as an astronaut in 2013.
• She was a flight engineer on the International Space Station
• Participation in the first female spacewalks

Jeremy Hanson

• It is part of the Canadian Space Agency
• Bachelor of Space Science and Master of Physical Science
• Has flight certification and airline pilot license

When was Artemis 2 released?

The flight test with a approximate duration of 10 days will launch on the agency’s Space Launch System rocket in November 2024, according to the agency.

“For the first time in more than 50 years, these individuals will be the first humans to fly near the Moon. Among the crew are the first woman, the first person of color and the first Canadian on a lunar mission, and the four astronauts will represent the best of humanity as they explore for the benefit of all,” said director Vanessa Wyche.

The mission of JAR, Artemis 2will use innovative technology to further explore the lunar surface, which would not be possible without these four astronauts.