JOURNAL ARTICLE

Reid Wiseman.

  • Published In: Time International - South Pacific Edition, 2026, v. 207, n. 13/14. P. 34 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Kluger, Jeffrey 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on Reid Wiseman’s role as commander of Artemis II, the first crewed mission to the moon in 54 years, which tested the new Orion spacecraft on a trajectory that took the crew beyond the lunar far side farther than any humans have traveled before. The mission involved significant risks, including reentry at speeds over 25,000 mph, but serves as a precursor to sustained human presence on the moon. Artemis II is part of NASA’s broader Artemis program, with Artemis IV planned to achieve a lunar landing by 2028. Wiseman emphasizes the mission’s importance as the initial step toward ongoing lunar exploration and habitation. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Time International - South Pacific Edition. 2026/04, Vol. 207, Issue 13/14, p34
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Engineering
  • Publication Date:2026
  • ISSN:0818-0628
  • Accession Number:193159097
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