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Victor Glover
First Black American to live aboard the ISS during a long-duration mission (2020-2021)
178d
Days in Space
2
Missions
4
EVAs
26h
EVA Time
Inspirations
What they aspire to
To open the door for the next generation of diverse explorers and to see humans become a multi-planetary species.
Biography
Pilot of Artemis II — NASA's first crewed lunar mission since Apollo 17. First Black American to live and work aboard the ISS during a long-duration mission, and the first Black astronaut to travel beyond low Earth orbit.
Before NASAU.S. Navy commander, F/A-18 test pilot, and legislative fellow in the U.S. Senate before NASA selected him as an astronaut in 2013.
Records & Firsts
Notable accomplishments by Victor Glover
- First Black American to live aboard the ISS during a long-duration mission (2020-2021)
- First Black astronaut to travel beyond low Earth orbit (Artemis II, 2026)
Mission Timeline
- Pilot / Flight Engineer
Crew Dragon Resilience
SpaceX Crew-1 / Expedition 64/65
Launch: Nov 15, 2020Landing: May 2, 2021Duration: 168 days- First Black American to live aboard ISS long-term
- Four EVAs totaling ~26 hours
- Pilot
Orion / SLS
Artemis II
Launch: Apr 1, 2026Landing: Apr 11, 2026Duration: 10 days- First Black astronaut to travel beyond low Earth orbit
Beyond the Mission
Hobbies & Interests
weightliftingcyclingmusic
Causes They Champion
Diversity and inclusion in STEMYouth mentorshipFaith-based community work
Languages
English
Awards & Honors
- Defense Superior Service Medal
- NASA Spaceflight Medal
- Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal
Fun fact
He became the first Black astronaut to live aboard the ISS as a long-duration crew member during SpaceX Crew-1 in 2020.
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