Victor Glover’s Moon Flyby Signals a New Era of Inclusion in Space
TL;DR
NASA’s Artemis II mission places Victor Glover in the pilot’s seat for a lunar flyby, making him one of 20 Black astronauts in NASA history and carrying forward the Tuskegee Airmen legacy as the mission helps set up a crewed moon landing planned for 2028, while underscoring the goal that future generations may not need 'firsts' to celebrate progress in space.
- Circling the moon, a Black astronaut inspires millions Reuters
- The 6 Words an Artemis II Astronaut Told His Wife From Space Is Warming Hearts TODAY.com
- Victor Glover's First Words After Returning From the Moon Will Tug At Your Heart Yahoo
- North Texas family, friends of Artemis II astronaut react to his homecoming WFAA
- Cal Poly Community Cheers on Alum Victor Glover as Artemis II Returns to Earth Cal Poly
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