Carroll Taylor Wiseman

Carroll Taylor Wiseman was the wife of NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman, commander of the Artemis II mission scheduled for 2026. She passed away from cancer in 2020, leaving Reid to raise their two daughters as a single parent. Wiseman's crew on the Artemis II mission recently honored her memory by naming a lunar crater "Carroll" on April 4, 2026. This act of remembrance, occurring over 400,000 km from Earth, was a deeply emotional moment, with Reid Wiseman reportedly moved to tears upon hearing the announcement. The naming of the crater after Carroll highlights the personal sacrifices and emotional dimensions behind space exploration and serves as a tribute to her life and the impact she had on those around her.