The Artemis II mission, launching as soon as April 1, will send four astronauts on a 10-day journey around the Moon. The crew includes Commander Reid Wiseman, pilot Victor Glover, mission specialist Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen.
Reid Wiseman, 50, is a former Navy veteran with a 165-day space mission aboard the International Space Station. He is the mission's commander.
Victor Glover, 49, a Navy veteran and legislative advisor, will serve as the pilot. He will be the first Black man and person of color to travel to the Moon.
Christina Koch, 47, an engineer and seasoned explorer, will be the first woman on a lunar mission. She holds the record for the longest spaceflight by a woman.
Jeremy Hansen, 50, a Canadian fighter pilot, will be the first non-American to fly around the Moon.
The mission marks a significant milestone in American space exploration, with a diverse and historic crew.