Jaclyn Kagey Shapes Humanity’s Return to the Moon
Jaclyn Kagey is a key figure in NASA's efforts to prepare astronauts for lunar exploration as part of the Artemis program. With over 25 years of experience, she plays a vital role in defining lunar surface activities and ensuring astronaut safety during missions. Kagey is also an advocate for spacesuit designs that accommodate a wider range of body types, reflecting her commitment to inclusivity in space exploration.
- ▪Jaclyn Kagey serves as the Artemis extravehicular activity lead at NASA, focusing on astronaut training for lunar missions.
- ▪During Artemis missions, astronauts will explore the Moon's South Pole, a region previously unvisited by humans.
- ▪Kagey has over 25 years of experience at NASA and has successfully planned and executed multiple spacewalks, including a critical repair operation aboard the International Space Station.
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3 Min Read Jaclyn Kagey Shapes Humanity’s Return to the Moon Jaclyn Kagey trains in NASA’s Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory, where astronauts and flight controllers rehearse spacewalk procedures in a simulated microgravity environment. Credits: NASA Sumer LogginsJohnson Space Center Office of CommunicationsMay 25, 2026 Article For Jaclyn Kagey, preparing astronauts to put boots on the Moon is part of her daily work. As the Artemis extravehicular activity lead in NASA’s Flight Operations Directorate, Kagey plays a central role in preparing astronauts to safely explore the lunar surface. Official portrait of Jaclyn Kagey. NASA/Robert Markowitz My mission is to shape the historic endeavor by working closely with scientists and industry partners to define lunar surface activities.
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