Andre Douglas Named Backup Astronaut for Artemis II Moon Mission

NASA selects highly qualified astronaut to support first crewed lunar mission in over 50 years.

Andre Douglas will serve as backup for NASA's Artemis II mission, set for launch in 2025.
Douglas has an extensive background in engineering and space missions, including work on planetary defense and lunar exploration.
He joined NASA in 2021 and graduated from astronaut training in March 2024.
Douglas will train alongside primary crew members Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen.
Canadian astronaut Jenni Gibbons has also been named as a backup for the mission.