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Astronauts Propose Lunar Crater Names Honoring Legacy

4/7/2026

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Summary

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During the Artemis II mission, astronauts proposed naming two lunar craters: "Integrity" for their spacecraft and "Carroll" in memory of Commander Reid Wiseman's late wife, who died of cancer in 2020.
Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen announced the crater names during a live broadcast, emphasizing the emotional significance for Wiseman's family.
The proposed names will be submitted to the International Astronomical Union for approval.

History

Historical Context

The Apollo 11 mission, which successfully landed astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin on the Moon on July 20, 1969, marked a pivotal moment in the Space Race, fulfilling President John F. Kennedy's 1961 goal. This achievement inspired global interest in space exploration and led to NASA's Artemis program, aiming to return humans to the Moon in the late 2020s.

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Story summary

During the Artemis II mission, astronauts proposed naming two lunar craters: "Integrity" for their spacecraft and "Carroll" in memory of Commander Reid Wiseman's late wife, who died of cancer in 2020.
Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen announced the crater names during a live broadcast, emphasizing the emotional significance for Wiseman's family.
The proposed names will be submitted to the International Astronomical Union for approval.

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