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Moon Craters Named for Spacecraft & Fallen Wife
7 Apr
Summary
- New moon craters were named by a Canadian astronaut.
- One crater is named Integrity for the Orion spacecraft.
- Another crater honors Commander Wiseman's late wife.
Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen has successfully proposed naming two newly identified craters on the moon. This honor comes after the recent Artemis II mission, which surpassed the distance record previously set by Apollo 13. Hansen made the request on behalf of his crew, seeking to commemorate significant aspects of their journey. One of the new lunar landmarks will be christened Integrity, a name chosen to honor the Orion spacecraft.
The second crater will bear the name Carroll. This designation serves as a tribute to the late wife of Commander Reid Wiseman, who passed away in 2020 following her struggle with cancer. The naming signifies a personal and meaningful connection to the mission's personnel.
