New York TimesKatrina Miller

Victor Glover to be first Black astronaut to orbit the Moon as Artemis II pilot

Victor Glover, named pilot of NASA's Artemis II crewed lunar flyby, will become the first Black astronaut to orbit the Moon. A veteran since 2013 and the first Black astronaut on a long‑duration ISS expedition, Glover's assignment spotlights an often‑overlooked lineage of Black American explorers.

2026-04-01T11:00:50.892807-07:00
Space.comAnthony Wood

Where and When to See NASA's Artemis II Moon Launch from Florida and Southern Georgia

By Space.com: Here's where you need to be to see the Artemis 2 moon rocket launch with your own eyes.

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2026-04-01T09:01:09.393423-07:00