Who is Victor J. Glover, Jr.?

Victor J. Glover, Jr. is a NASA astronaut, U.S. Navy commander, and test pilot. He gained prominence as the pilot of SpaceX Crew-1, the first operational flight of a Crew Dragon spacecraft to the International Space Station.

What major space missions has Victor Glover participated in?

Glover served as pilot for NASA's SpaceX Crew-1 mission (Expedition 64/65) to the ISS, spending 168 days in space. He is also assigned as pilot for the upcoming Artemis II mission, which will orbit the Moon.

What is Victor Glover's role in the Artemis II mission?

Victor Glover is the pilot for the Artemis II mission. This mission will be the first crewed test flight of the Orion spacecraft and Space Launch System around the Moon, preceding future lunar landings.

Has Victor Glover performed spacewalks?

Yes, during his Expedition 64/65 mission aboard the International Space Station, Victor Glover participated in multiple spacewalks to perform maintenance, upgrades, and scientific tasks outside the orbital complex.