Exclusive: Artemis 2 Astronaut Reid Wiseman's Daughters Revealed

Reid Wiseman, NASA astronaut and commander of Artemis II, is a father to daughters Ellie and Katherine.

Wiseman's Role in Artemis II Mission

Wiseman leads the crewed lunar mission of Artemis II, returning to the Moon after 50 years. He is a seasoned astronaut and former Navy pilot who balanced mission preparation with raising his family.

During the historic lunar flyby, Wiseman's crew paid tribute to his late wife, Carroll Taylor Wiseman, proposing to name a newly discovered crater "Carroll."

Family and Personal Life

Reid Wiseman, a NASA astronaut and former U.S. Navy pilot, commands Artemis II, the first crewed lunar flight in over five decades. Wiseman has two daughters, Ellie and Katherine, with his late wife Carroll.

Carroll Wiseman, a dedicated newborn intensive care unit nurse, passed away in May 2020 after battling cancer for five years. During her illness, Reid Wiseman took on leadership roles at NASA and now raises their daughters as a single father.

Wiseman returned to flight rotation in November 2022 and was chosen to lead the Artemis II mission.