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Astronaut Profile
Reid Wiseman
Commander
Reid Wiseman commanded Artemis II, the first crewed Artemis mission to fly around the Moon.
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Biography
The person behind the mission
Reid Wiseman is a former U.S. Navy fighter pilot and NASA astronaut selected in 2009. He served aboard the International Space Station during Expeditions 41 and 42 before commanding Artemis II.
Astronaut Details
Born
November 11, 1975
Birthplace
Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Role
Commander
Program
Artemis
Status
Active
Time in Space
165 days
Spacewalk Time
12 hours, 47 minutes
Recognition
Awards & Honors
- NASA Distinguished Service Medal
- NASA Space Flight Medal