Astronaut; Pilot of NASA's Artemis II Mission
Victor Glover: Biography at a Glance
- Victor Glover served as Pilot of NASA's historic Artemis II journey, completing a nearly 10-day journey around the Moon that captivated the world.
- A naval aviator and astronaut, Glover shares powerful lessons on leading through uncertainty, performing under pressure, and achieving breakthroughs that once seemed impossible.
- Having traveled more than 250,000 miles from Earth on humanity's return to deep space exploration, Glover offers a firsthand perspective on the relentless pursuit of ambitious goals.
- His extraordinary journey, from student-athlete and engineer to astronaut and pilot of a history-making lunar mission, shows audiences how excellence is built through service, discipline, and a commitment to continuous growth.
- One of the most visible leaders of a new era of space exploration, he challenges organizations to think bigger, innovate boldly, and embrace a mission-driven mindset that turns audacious visions into reality.
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Biography
Victor Glover is the Cal Poly Executive Advisor, a former NASA Astronaut and retired U.S. Navy Captain. He was selected as an astronaut in 2013 while serving as a Legislative Fellow in the U.S. Senate. He piloted the Crew-1 Dragon spacecraft, callsign Resilience, to the International Space Station where he was a Flight Engineer for Expedition 64/65. Glover piloted NASA’s Artemis II mission to and from the Moon. The crew launched on NASA’s Space Launch System rocket, inside the Orion spacecraft, callsign Integrity, completing a nearly 10-day journey that took the crew 252,756 miles from Earth. Glover spent a total of 178 days in space, completing 4 spacewalks, and several scientific, maintenance, and outreach activities.
Glover was a Naval Aviator and was a test pilot in the F/A‐18 Hornet, Super Hornet and EA‐18G Growler and has flown over 45 aircraft accumulating over 4000 hours. He has been awarded the Defense Superior Service Medal, Navy Commendation Medal, two Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals, NASA Distinguished Service Medal, and NASA Space Exploration Medal.
Victor and Dionna are the proud parents of four daughters. A native Californian Glover received his Bachelor of Science in General Engineering from California Polytechnic State University, his Master of Science in Flight Test Engineering and a Master of Military Operational Art and Science from Air University, and his Master of Science in Systems Engineering from the Naval Postgraduate School. Victor Glover has also been awarded honorary Doctor of Science degrees from California Polytechnic State University and Howard University.
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Beyond the Horizon: Leading Boldly Through Uncertainty
What do you do when there is no playbook, no guarantee of success, and no room for error?
As Pilot of NASA's historic Artemis II mission, Victor Glover helped lead humanity's return to deep space for the first time in more than 50 years, embarking on a journey more than 250,000 miles from Earth into an environment defined by uncertainty. Drawing on his experiences as an astronaut, naval aviator, test pilot, and military leader, Glover reveals how individuals and teams can build confidence when outcomes are unclear, adapt when circumstances change, and stay focused on a mission larger than themselves.
Audiences leave inspired to embrace uncertainty not as an obstacle to overcome, but as the very place where innovation, growth, and extraordinary achievement become possible.
Mission First: The Power of Servant Leadership
The most effective leaders are not the ones who seek the spotlight. They are the ones who create the conditions for others to succeed. Throughout his career as a naval aviator, astronaut, and pilot of NASA's historic Artemis II mission, Victor Glover has learned that extraordinary achievements are never the result of individual talent alone. Whether leading complex flight operations or helping humanity return to deep space, success has always depended on teams united by trust, accountability, and a shared mission.
In this inspiring talk, Glover explores the principles of servant leadership and reveals how leaders can bring out the best in their people by listening first, empowering others, and creating a culture where every team member understands how their contribution advances the larger goal.
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