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Meet Artemis II Astronaut Reid Wiseman

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Warm-up Questions

When you hear the title “Meet Artemis II Astronaut Reid Wiseman,” what do you think you will learn about him?
What kinds of experiences do you think might prepare someone to become an astronaut?
What do you already know about the Artemis II mission?

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Meet Artemis II Astronaut Reid Wiseman

The Moon as a connection (00:00 – 00:35)

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1. What does the Moon represent to the speaker?

A symbol of danger
A place he wants to live
A reminder to work harder
A connection to other humans

2. As a child, what did the speaker think about when looking at the Moon?

That the Moon never changes
That only people in his town could see it
That the Moon was closer than it looked
That his friends far away could see the same Moon

3. What does the speaker say about the Moon’s appearance?

It is never the same two days in a row
It is only visible in winter
It looks the same every night
It is brightest when you travel

Meet Artemis II Astronaut Reid Wiseman

Background and love of flying (00:35 – 01:32)

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1. What role does the speaker have on NASA’s Artemis II mission?

Commander
Flight surgeon
Science teacher
Launch director

2. What made the speaker want to be in the air when he was young?

Watching rockets launch every weekend
Building model planes with his friends
Seeing A-10 aircraft fly over near his home
Reading books about birds

3. Why did the speaker choose the Navy instead of the Air Force?

Because the Navy paid for his college immediately
Because he was afraid of the ocean
Because the Navy flies from ships in the ocean
Because the Air Force does not have jets

Meet Artemis II Astronaut Reid Wiseman

Life lessons, fears, and major challenges (01:32 – 03:03)

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1. According to the speaker, what usually leads to accomplishing a goal?

A combination of many factors
One single special talent
Luck more than effort
Avoiding failure at all costs

2. What does the speaker say he had to do sometimes on his path to success?

Avoid making any excursions
Stop listening to mentors
Quit whenever things got difficult
Fail sometimes, regroup, and carry on

3. What does the speaker describe as the biggest challenge in his life?

Being scared of heights
Losing his wife in 2020 to cancer and raising two daughters
Learning to fly from ships
Training on the International Space Station

Meet Artemis II Astronaut Reid Wiseman

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1. What is one main theme of the video?

How to build a telescope at home
How to become a professional musician
Why space travel is impossible
The Moon as a shared human connection

2. How does the speaker describe flying from an aircraft carrier far from land?

No different from flying over a city
Crowded and stressful
Truly alone with yourself
Boring and repetitive

3. What idea does the speaker communicate about personal success?

Success is impossible without perfect performance
Success is mostly about being fearless
Success develops over time through support, effort, and learning
Success comes from one decision only

Discussion Questions

Discuss the ideas from this video

Meet Artemis II Astronaut Reid Wiseman

Do you agree that the Moon can make people feel connected? Why or why not?
What experiences (family, school, mentors, hobbies) have most shaped your goals so far?
What does “freedom” mean to you in your life or work? Can you give an example?
The speaker says failing sometimes and regrouping is part of success. How do you usually respond to failure?