Victor Glover
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- Ontario High School names building after Artemis II astronaut and Inland Empire-native Victor Glover
Ontario High School named a building after NASA astronaut Victor Glover, an Inland Empire-native and Artemis II crew member. Glover returned to his alma mater for a surprise event before heading to Angel Stadium to throw the first pitch.
- California’s Victor Glover: A patriot who puts space over race
Captain Victor Glover, born and educated in California, became the first Black person to orbit the Moon as part of NASA’s Artemis II mission. He emphasizes that his achievement is not defined by race.
- How a SoCal native became one of NASA's most valuable assets
Victor Glover, a Southern California native, has become a valuable asset to NASA by being the only pilot to have flown the Orion capsule. He grew up in the Inland Empire and now holds a unique record in NASA's history. Glover's achievement is a significant milestone for the organization.
- Inspiring and funny moments from Artemis II astronauts' town hall
Artemis II astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen shared details about their historic moon mission and humorous experiences during a CBS News town hall. The event also featured 'Apollo 13' director Ron Howard and highlighted key moments from the space journey.
- CBS News Things That Matter: A Town Hall with the Artemis Astronauts
Artemis II astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen participated in a live town hall on 'CBS Mornings,' discussing their historic moon mission and answering questions from students.
- Victor Glover opens up about being first person of color to fly to or around moon
Victor Glover, the first person of color to fly to or around the moon, discussed his experience during a CBS News town hall with the Artemis II crew. He emphasized collaboration with his team as a key focus.
- Artemis astronauts reveal hopes for space exploration and if they would go back again
Artemis II pilot Victor Glover expressed his vision for future space exploration, including the goal of sending astronauts to Mars. The crew also shared their willingness to return to space.
- Artemis II crew addresses toilet malfunction during spaceflight
The Artemis II crew discussed a toilet malfunction during their spaceflight on 'CBS Mornings,' clarifying that the issue stemmed from a faulty venting system rather than the toilet itself. Astronaut Victor Glover explained the system emptied the tank unexpectedly.
- Artemis' Victor Glover says seeing Earth in "one glance" is "very special perspective"
Astronaut Victor Glover, part of the Artemis mission, expressed that seeing the entire Earth in one glance from space is a 'very special perspective' he wishes everyone could experience. He highlighted the unique view as a significant and positive aspect of the mission.
- Artemis astronaut Victor Glover describes his thoughts in final seconds before liftoff
Artemis II pilot Victor Glover shared his thoughts on the final moments before launch, emphasizing focus and preparedness for potential weather or technical issues. The mission marks a historic milestone in space exploration.
- Artemis crew says they wanted to 'connect with humanity,' show what can be done when they put their mind to it
The Artemis II crew, after a historic 10-day lunar flyby, emphasized their mission's goal to inspire humanity and demonstrate collective achievement. They set a new record for the farthest human space travel, surpassing Apollo 13, and highlighted preparations for Artemis III and IV. The crew also shared reflections on Earth's fragility and unity when viewed from space.
- WATCH: Artemis II crew discusses historic mission on 'GMA'
The Artemis II crew, consisting of Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen, discussed their historic mission around the moon on 'Good Morning America' after traveling farther than any humans have ever gone.
- Trump hosts crew of historic Artemis mission: ‘I would have had no trouble making it’
Donald Trump hosted the Artemis II lunar flyby mission crew at the White House, including commander Reid Wiseman, pilot Victor Glover, and mission specialists Christina Koch and Jeremy Hansen, for a press conference in the Oval Office. Trump praised himself during the event.
- Trump hosts Artemis II crew at White House
President Donald Trump hosted the Artemis II crew at the White House following their record-breaking lunar flyby. NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Christina Koch, Victor Glover, and Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen traveled farther from Earth than any humans before them.
- Watch live: Trump hosts Artemis II astronauts at White House
President Trump hosted the Artemis II astronauts at the White House to celebrate their 10-day moon fly-by mission. The crew, including commander Reid Wiseman, pilot Victor Glover, mission specialist Christina Koch, and Canadian mission specialist Jeremy Hansen, returned to Earth earlier this month.
- Artemis II pilot talks about what it was really like to fly and land in Orion
Artemis II crew, including pilot Victor Glover, discussed their Moon mission experiences with media six days after returning to Earth. Glover, a naval aviator and former Crew Dragon pilot, played a key role in testing Orion during the Artemis II mission, which aims to return humans to the Moon and establish a base.
- 'I just screamed. I was so happy': Artemis II astronauts describe joy of returning to Earth
NASA's Artemis II astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen shared their joy at returning to Earth during a 2026 Houston press conference. The crew described their emotional reaction to the mission's success, highlighting their happiness and relief.
- Artemis II astronauts praise their moonship’s performance, especially the heat shield
Artemis II astronauts praised the performance of NASA's Orion capsule, particularly its heat shield during reentry, following their successful lunar flyby mission. The crew emphasized the mission's success as a critical step toward future moon landings and a potential lunar base.
- Artemis II crew to hold news conference after historic moon flyby
The Artemis II crew, including NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, and Christina Koch, along with Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen, returned from their historic moon mission on April 10. The crew will hold a news conference following their successful flyby.
- New Artemis II video shows moment Navy medical team opened hatch, welcomed astronauts
The Artemis II astronauts, including Commander Reid Wiseman, pilot Victor Glover, and mission specialists Christina Koch and Jeremy Hansen, were welcomed back to Earth by a Navy medical team after a 10-day lunar mission. The video highlights the crew's safe return and the Navy's critical role in the recovery process.
- WATCH: Artemis II astronaut welcomed home by neighbors
Astronaut Victor Glover returned to his Texas home after completing the Artemis II crew's deep-space mission. Neighbors gathered to welcome him back, celebrating the mission's record-setting achievement.
- WATCH: Artemis II astronaut Christina Koch reunites with dog after 10 days in space
Artemis II astronauts, including Christina Koch, completed a historic 10-day lunar mission, becoming the first humans to orbit the moon since 1972. The crew reunited with family and shared experiences of viewing Earth from space, highlighting NASA's progress in lunar exploration.
- Artemis 2 astronauts celebrate successful return to Earth | Space photo of the day for April 13, 2026
NASA astronauts Victor Glover and Christina Koch celebrated the successful return to Earth of the Artemis II mission on April 13, 2026. The event was highlighted as the Space photo of the day, marking a significant milestone in NASA's lunar exploration efforts.
- Artemis II pilot Victor Glover praises God after return, says mission was 'too big to be in one body'
Artemis II astronaut Victor Glover expressed gratitude and praised God after the crew's return from a historic lunar mission. The crew shared experiences of traveling over 200,000 miles from Earth and emphasized the emotional and technical challenges of the mission.
- Artemis II astronauts reflect on historic mission after reuniting with family
Artemis II astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen discussed their historic moon mission following a successful Pacific splashdown. The crew reflected on their achievements after reuniting with family.
- NASA already has next Artemis flight in its sights following astronauts’ triumphant moon flyby
NASA's Artemis II mission successfully completed a lunar flyby, marking a significant milestone in space exploration. The agency is now focusing on Artemis III, aiming to establish a moon base with resources from the south polar region. Competitors SpaceX and Blue Origin are vying for contracts to support future lunar missions.
- 'The most special thing that will ever happen in my life': Artemis 2 astronauts describe their epic moon mission
Artemis 2 astronauts Jeremy Hansen, Christina Koch, Victor Glover, and Reid Wiseman described their historic moon mission as the most special event of their lives. The mission took place on April 11, 2026, in Houston.
- Artemis II crew reflects emotionally on lunar mission after safe return: 'Bonded forever'
The Artemis II crew, including Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen, celebrated their safe return from a historic 10-day lunar mission. NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman highlighted the mission's significance as a revival of human space exploration after a 53-year gap.
- 'We are bonded forever': Artemis II astronauts speak on completing their historic moon mission
Artemis II astronauts Reid Wiseman, Christina Koch, Jeremy Hansen, and Victor Glover completed their historic moon mission and were spotted in the Pacific Ocean off California. The mission marks a significant milestone in lunar exploration.
- Artemis II astronauts greeted with applause in Houston
Artemis II astronauts Reid Wiseman, Christina Koch, Victor Glover, and Jeremy Hansen were celebrated with applause and a standing ovation at NASA’s Johnson Space Center upon returning from a 10-day lunar mission. The event highlights NASA's recognition of the crew's successful spaceflight.
- Artemis II’s moon-traveling astronauts return home to cheers after a record-breaking trip
Artemis II astronauts returned to Earth after a record-breaking 10-day lunar flyby, setting a new deep space travel distance record. The crew celebrated their mission with a welcome-home event at NASA's Johnson Space Center, marking the first human lunar mission since 1972.
- Watch highlights of Artemis II’s return to Earth
Artemis II astronauts Christina Koch, Victor Glover, Jeremy Hansen, and Reid Wiseman successfully completed a 10-day lunar mission and splashed down in the Pacific Ocean near San Diego. The mission marks a historic milestone in space exploration.
- Artemis II astronauts return home, ending record-breaking NASA mission around the moon
NASA's Artemis II mission concluded successfully with astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen returning to Earth via a splashdown in the Pacific Ocean. The 10-day lunar orbit mission marked a significant milestone in NASA's deep space exploration efforts.
- Watch: Artemis II astronauts airlifted out of ocean after splashdown
Artemis II astronauts Christina Koch, Victor Glover, Jeremy Hansen, and Reid Wiseman were airlifted from an inflatable raft after a splashdown. They were transported to a recovery ship for evaluation. CBS News' Mark Strassmann reported on the event.
- NASA astronauts exit Orion capsule after successful Artemis II mission
NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen exited the Orion capsule following the successful Artemis II mission, which completed a lunar orbit and concluded with a successful splashdown on Earth. The mission marks a significant step in NASA's efforts to return humans to the Moon.
- Astronauts safely removed from Orion capsule
Astronauts Christina Koch, Victor Glover, Jeremy Hansen, and Reid Wiseman were safely extracted from the Orion capsule by U.S. Navy divers. The incident marks a successful recovery operation following a space mission.
- Artemis II astronauts splashdown after first moon mission in more than 50 years
The Artemis II crew completed a 10-day lunar orbit mission, marking the first manned moon flight in over 50 years, and splashed down off San Diego. The mission reached 252,000 miles from Earth, with astronauts returning via a high-speed reentry and parachute landing.
- Watch live: Artemis II crew to splash down after lunar fly-by mission
The Artemis II crew, consisting of Cmdr. Reid Wiseman, pilot Victor Glover, mission specialist Christina Koch, and Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen, will splash down after completing a 10-day lunar fly-by mission. This marks the farthest human travel into space, with the crew traveling farther than any humans in history.
- How to watch the Artemis II astronauts return to Earth
The Artemis II crew, including Christina Koch, Jeremy Hansen, Victor Glover, and Reid Wiseman, will return to Earth after a nine-day mission setting a record for the farthest human travel. The Orion capsule is expected to splash down in the Pacific Ocean near San Diego at 5:07PM PT, with Navy teams recovering the astronauts for medical checks.
- Artemis II’s grand moon finale is almost here with a Pacific splashdown to cap NASA’s lunar comeback
Artemis II astronauts are set to splashdown in the Pacific after completing humanity's first lunar voyage in over 50 years. The mission broke distance records and included historic lunar views, marking a key step in NASA's plan for a sustainable moon base.