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Victor Glover

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Portrait of NASA Astronaut Victor Glover, pilot for the Artemis II mission, posing for an official photograph.

Who is Victor Glover?

Victor Glover is an amazing astronaut from the United States. He loves flying and space. Victor was born on April 30, 1976, in Pomona, California. His parents helped him learn about science and engineering when he was young.

Flying in Space

Victor became a pilot and flew special airplanes called F/A-18s. Later, he joined NASA and became an astronaut. In 2020, Victor flew to the International Space Station on a SpaceX spaceship called Crew Dragon. He was the first Black American astronaut to live and work there for a long time.

Traveling Close to the Moon

In April 2026, Victor will fly on a mission called Artemis II. This will make him the first person of color to travel close to the Moon. He will be part of a crew with three other astronauts, flying far from Earth and seeing the Moon up close. What an adventure!

Images

Official crew portrait of NASA and Canadian Space Agency astronauts for the Artemis II mission, showcasing the team members who will participate in this important space exploration journey.
Mission patch for the International Space Station Expedition 64, showing the ISS, Earth, Moon, and stars to represent international space cooperation.
The Expedition 65 mission patch shows the International Space Station orbiting Earth, symbolizing international cooperation and scientific research in space.
Official crew patch for the Artemis II mission, featuring symbols of Earth, the Moon, and Mars to represent space exploration and discovery.
NASA astronauts Michael Hopkins, Victor Glover, and Shannon Walker work inside the SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft, preparing for their mission to the International Space Station.
Astronaut Anne McClain shows the 2013 NASA class patch, featuring a star launching from Earth into space.

Related articles

International Space Station
Artemis II
Earth

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