Artemis commander tells BBC about 'powerful' moment crater named after his late wife
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A crater was named "Carroll" in honor of Artemis commander Reid Wiseman's late wife.
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Artemis commander Reid Wiseman told the BBC about the "powerful" moment a lunar crater was named "Carroll" in honor of his late wife. This significant event occurred with his two daughters present in NASA's mission control room. The naming commemorates his wife's legacy and provides a personal connection to the ongoing Artemis lunar exploration program. This gesture highlights the human element and personal stories intertwined with space missions.
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