During their lunar flyby, after breaking the record for distance from Earth, the astronauts observed the surface of our natural satellite and identified multiple craters. It was in those moments that they decided to propose names for two particularly striking locations.
The first proposed name is "Integrity," chosen for the Orion spacecraft in which they are traveling, symbolically marking the mission and the values it represents. The second name, "Carroll," carries a strong emotional message and is dedicated to the late wife of mission commander Reid Wiseman.
During a communication with the command center in Houston, the crew members were visibly emotional on camera, and after confirmation of the names, they embraced and continued the mission.
The Artemis II mission crew made an unusual and emotional move during their historic flyby around the Moon—they proposed names for previously unnamed lunar craters, leaving a personal mark on space history.
During the six-day mission and lunar flyby, after breaking the record for distance from Earth, the astronauts observed the surface of our natural satellite and identified multiple craters. It was in those moments that they decided to propose names for two particularly striking locations.
The first proposed name is "Integrity," after the Orion spacecraft in which they are traveling, symbolically marking the mission and the values it represents. The second name, "Carroll," carries a strong emotional message—it is dedicated to the late wife of mission commander Reid Wiseman.
According to available information, the proposal for naming was sent directly to Mission Control during the flight, and the entire moment was extremely emotional for the crew members.
It is important to emphasize that these names are still not official. The final decision is made by the International Astronomical Union, the institution responsible for naming celestial bodies and their surface features.