Get to know the astronauts who have been picked for the historic Artemis II mission and an estimate of their wealth.
The Artemis II mission is making headlines following its successful historic launch on April 1, 2026. This 10-day mission marks the first time humans have left Earth's orbit and travelled towards the Moon since the Apollo 17 mission in 1972. The four-person crew of the mission consists of NASA's Reid Wiseman (Commander), Victor Glover (Pilot), and Christina Koch (Mission Specialist), along with CSA's Jeremy Hansen (Mission Specialist). Amid growing interest in the astronauts' lives and careers, here's a look at their net worths and finding out who's the richest among the four.
Reid Wiseman is an experienced naval aviator, test pilot, and engineer with a long career in both the military and space exploration. He is the Commander of Artemis II, leading a crew of four to test the Orion spacecraft's systems in lunar orbit. Selected as an astronaut in 2009, Reid previously served as a flight engineer on the International Space Station (ISS) in 2014, spending 165 days in space. The 50-year-old was also the Chief of the Astronaut Office at NASA's Johnson Space Centre from 2020 to 2022. He is a Baltimore native, holds a Master's in Systems Engineering from Johns Hopkins University, and has over 27 years of service in the US Navy.
Reid's income comes from both military subsidies and space salary. As for his net worth, YouTube handle, @kamrinyandel reported it to be approximately USD 2 million. However, notably, official sources or the astronaut have not confirmed the amount. Let's take a look at the earnings of Reid's Artemis II teammates to check who has the highest net worth.
Victor J. Glover, 49, is a NASA astronaut and US Navy Captain, currently serving as the pilot for the Artemis II mission. On April 1, 2026, he became the first person of colour to travel beyond low-Earth orbit as part of this historic lunar flyby. Victor previously served as the pilot for the SpaceX Crew-1 mission, becoming the first person of colour to live and work long-term on the International Space Station (ISS). He is a decorated Naval Aviator who has logged over 3,000 flight hours in more than 40 different aircraft and has flown 24 combat missions. As for his net worth, YouTube handle, @kamrinyandel reported it to be approximately USD 1.5 million.
Christina Koch is an American engineer and NASA astronaut currently serving as a mission specialist on the Artemis II lunar mission. On the mission, she is making history as the first woman to travel to the vicinity of the Moon. Selected as a NASA astronaut in 2013, Koch has established herself as a renowned figure in space exploration. The 47-year-old previously held the record for the longest single spaceflight by a woman, spending 328 consecutive days aboard the International Space Station (ISS) from 2019 to 2020. She participated in the first all-female spacewalk alongside Jessica Meir. As for her net worth, YouTube handle, @kamrinyandel reported it to be approximately USD 2 million.
Jeremy Hansen is a Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut and Colonel in the Royal Canadian Air Force. On April 1, 2026, he made history as the first Canadian to travel to the Moon as a mission specialist on NASA's Artemis II mission. Before becoming an astronaut, the 50-year-old was a CF-18 fighter pilot. He was selected by the Canadian Space Agency in 2009. Regarding his education, he holds a Bachelor's degree in Space Science and a Master's degree in Physics from the Royal Military College of Canada. According to the YouTube handle, @kamrinyandel, he has a net worth of approximately USD 2.6 million, making him the richest of the four Artemis II mission astronauts.
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