In a heartwarming moment, Artemis II astronauts — who achieved a historic milestone travelling 4,06,773 km from Earth — paid tribute to Commander Reid Wiseman’s late wife, Carroll.
The crew proposed naming a lunar crater after her, who passed away in 2020 after battling cancer. Inside the spacecraft, the astronauts shared a group hug.
The Artemis II crew named a lunar crater after Commander Reid Wiseman’s late wife, Carroll. What a beautiful and touching moment.
I’m not crying, you’re crying
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— Jenny Hautmann (@JennyHPhoto) April 6, 2026
The proposal does require a formal approval from the International Astronomical Union, but the significance of the moment has already resonated widely as a symbol of the human side of space exploration.
The tribute took place during a six-hour observation window on the Moon’s far side, where the crew identified an unnamed bright crater near the Glushko crater.
Not every day you can get your wife in a spacesuit for a family selfie! Compliments to our kids for the photobomb!! pic.twitter.com/aPWammMTYY
— Reid Wiseman (@astro_reid) May 14, 2014
