Artemis II astronauts visit Nasdaq Marketside, ring the closing bell

Artemis II Commander Reid Wiseman and Pilot Victor Glover are all smiles as they clasp hands, with the song 'Happy Birthday' being sung outside the Nasdaq Marketside on April 30, 2026.

Artemis II astronauts—Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen—engage in a group hug outside the Nasdaq Marketside on April 30, 2026.

Artemis II Commander Reid Wiseman is seen holding Rise, the Moon Mascot for the mission, outside of the Nasdaq Marketside on April 30, 2026. The plushie toy was designed by Lucas Ye, a second-grader from Mountain View, California. Ye took his inspiration from the iconic Earthrise moment of the Apollo 8 mission.

Nasdaq CEO Adena Friedman honors Artemis II Pilot Victor Glover with a ceremonial gift before the ringing of the closing bell on April 30, 2026.