https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/artemis-ii-moonshot-commander-and-pilot-are-hanging-up-their-astronaut-suits-at-nasaContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/artemis-ii-moonshot-commander-and-pilot-are-hanging-up-their-astronaut-suits-at-nasahttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/artemis-ii-moonshot-commander-and-pilot-are-hanging-up-their-astronaut-suits-at-nasa#u67573Mon, 14 Sep 2026 06:37:21 +0000The commander and pilot of the Artemis II moonshot have left active duty at NASA to join the agency's emeritus program. Victor Glover, one of the two astronauts, has returned to Cal Poly full time. This transition follows the completion of the Artemis II mission. Both officers are stepping back from their primary astronaut roles while maintaining a formal connection to the agency through the emeritus designation.Why it mattersThe Artemis II mission was a key step in returning humans to lunar orbit. These roles represent the highest leadership positions for the crew. Their departure marks