Artemis II Astronauts Name Lunar Craters

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Artemis II astronauts are now returning home from the moon. They asked to name two craters after their recent trip.

One crater was named for their capsule, called Integrity. The other was named for Commander Wiseman's late wife, Carroll.

This act was like Apollo 8 in 1968, when Jim Lovell named a peak. He named a lunar peak \"Mount Marilyn\" after his wife back then.

The astronauts' naming request made ground controllers quiet and surprised. Many people in Mission Control felt very emotional and even cried.

The crew will send the proposed names to the International Astronomical Union. This group will decide if the names are official in about one month.

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What did the Artemis II astronauts do after their trip to the moon?

They asked to name two craters after their recent trip.

What are the names of the two craters?

One crater is named Integrity and the other is named Carroll.

Who will decide if the names of the craters are official?

The International Astronomical Union will decide if the names are official.

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