Artemis 2 Astronaut Reid Wiseman's Daughters: Get to Know Them

Reid Wiseman's Family

NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman, commander of Artemis II, is a father of two daughters, Ellie and Katherine. Wiseman, a veteran astronaut and former Navy pilot, is leading the high-profile mission around the Moon while balancing his responsibilities as a single father.

Who Is Reid Wiseman?

Reid Wiseman is a NASA astronaut and former U.S. Navy pilot who is currently serving as the commander of NASA’s Artemis II mission, the first crewed flight around the Moon in over 50 years. He has a history of space missions, including a stay aboard the International Space Station in 2014.

Reid Wiseman's Children

Wiseman has two daughters, Ellie and Katherine. He recently shared a heartwarming moment on Instagram when he discovered that one of his daughters had secretly packed cookies she made into his luggage as he prepared for the Moon mission.

Reid Wiseman's Late Wife, Carroll

Carroll Taylor Wiseman, Wiseman's wife, passed away in May 2020 at the age of 46 after a five-year battle with cancer. She was a dedicated newborn intensive care unit registered nurse. Following her death, Wiseman took on leadership roles within NASA while raising their two daughters as a single father.