Artemis II Astronauts Honor Reid Wiseman’s Late Wife, Carroll Taylor Wiseman, with Emotional Lunar Tribute

On April 6, 2026, the crew of Artemis II shared a deeply emotional moment as they named two previously unnamed lunar features while surpassing the human distance record from Earth. During a live broadcast, mission specialist Jeremy Hansen proposed the name “Integrity” for a crater, symbolizing the resilience and strength of the Orion spacecraft. However, it was the naming of a bright spot on the Moon’s surface, “Carroll,” that struck a particularly personal chord.

The “Carroll” feature was named in honor of mission commander Reid Wiseman’s late wife, Carroll Taylor Wiseman, who tragically passed away in 2020. As Hansen spoke of the dedication, emotion overwhelmed the four astronauts, leading them to share a quiet, poignant embrace while Wiseman’s daughters watched from Mission Control. The feature, located northwest of the Moon’s Glushko crater, will serve as a lasting tribute to the Wiseman family, forever etched on the lunar surface as a symbol of love and remembrance.

This heartfelt tribute to Carroll Wiseman added a deeply personal layer to the historic Artemis II mission. As the astronauts journey through deep space, the names “Integrity” and “Carroll” will forever mark their path, reminding them of the people and values they hold dear.