HOUSTON (AP) — Lunar love knows no bounds. The Artemis II astronauts are returning home from the Moon, having proposed heartfelt names for two craters: one after their capsule, 'Integrity,' and another in memory of Commander Reid Wiseman's late wife, Carroll. This touching moment mirrors a similar gesture from the Apollo 8 mission, where astronaut Jim Lovell named Mount Marilyn after his wife. During the Artemis II mission, the crew's emotional request took ground controllers by surprise. The proposed 'Carroll Crater' lies on the Moon's visible limb and is about 3 miles wide, while 'Integrity' is located on the far side. This request comes after breaking the Apollo 13 distance record, showcasing a more human side of NASA missions compared to the past. The crew plans to submit these names to the International Astronomical Union for official approval, adding a personal narrative to the history of lunar exploration.
Astronauts Propose Lunar Tributes: Carroll and Integrity Craters
Astronauts Propose Lunar Tributes: Carroll and Integrity Craters
The Artemis II crew honors loved ones by naming lunar craters after them as they return from a historic mission to the Moon.
As the Artemis II astronauts make their way back from a successful lunar mission, they've proposed names for two craters on the Moon: one named 'Integrity' after their capsule, and another named 'Carroll' in memory of Commander Reid Wiseman's late wife. This emotional gesture reflects the human aspect of space exploration, marking a departure from the more stoic eras of past missions. The proposed names will be submitted for official approval, adding a personal touch to the vastness of space.
