Artemis II Crew Names Moon Crater Carroll After Commander Reid Wiseman's Late Wife
The Artemis II crew named a moon crater "Carroll" after their commander Reid Wiseman's late wife during their lunar flyby mission. The astronauts also named a second crater "Integrity" as they spotted the features from space.
The four Artemis II astronauts made a special request to mission control during their moon flyby this week. They asked to name a previously unnamed lunar crater "Carroll" after commander Reid Wiseman's wife, who died of cancer in 2020.
The crew spotted the crater as a bright feature on the moon's surface during their historic mission. They also named a second crater "Integrity" during the same flyby.
Wiseman's wife Carroll supported his NASA career before her tragic death four years ago. The crew made the naming request together, turning their scientific mission into a personal memorial.
Retired NASA astronaut Cady Coleman praised the crew's gesture, noting how space missions often become deeply personal for the astronauts involved. The Artemis II mission marks NASA's first crewed lunar flyby in over 50 years.
The International Astronomical Union will need to officially approve the crater names. But for now, the crew's tribute creates a lasting connection between Earth and the moon.
This touching tribute shows how space exploration connects human emotions with historic achievements. The naming honors a woman who supported NASA's mission and highlights the personal sacrifices made by astronaut families.
The International Astronomical Union will review the proposed crater names for official approval.
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