A window into space through NASA's online sensation - CBS News
Reid Wiseman on what it's like to wake up to a view that's out of this world and become a social media supernova while sharing it
www.cbsnews.comHere’s the latest I can confirm about Reid Wiseman based on recent publicly reported information:
- Artemis II mission status: Reid Wiseman served as commander for Artemis II, a lunar flyby mission, which launched in early April 2026. He was part of a four-astronaut crew that included Christina Koch, Victor Glover, and Jeremy Hansen. The mission profile involved a roughly 10-day test of Orion and related systems around the Moon.[6][8]
- Return from Artemis II: Reports indicate the crew was expected to re-enter Earth's atmosphere and splash down in the ocean aboard the Orion capsule after the mission’s duration, around the evening of April 10, 2026, depending on the mission timeline and recovery operations.[4][5]
- Background: Wiseman has a notable history as a NASA astronaut, previously commanding spaceflight planning and public outreach, and has been associated with the Artemis program and lunar exploration efforts since his selection. He has a documented biography and NASA profile outlining his career and roles within Artemis and related missions.[2][8][6]
If you’d like, I can pull the latest specific headlines or verify any particular aspect (e.g., mission duration, splashdown location, or post-mission activities) with fresh sources. I can also summarize a timeline of Artemis II events with citations.