dailyloe.com – Reid Wiseman is an American astronaut serving as the commander of the Artemis II mission, scheduled for April 1–10, 2026. This mission marks the first crewed journey to the Moon since Apollo 17 in December 1972. Wiseman, a Baltimore native, has had a lifelong fascination with rockets.
Selected as an astronaut in 2009, Wiseman previously spent 165 days in space during a mission aboard the International Space Station in 2014. His personal life faced a significant challenge in 2020 when his wife, Carroll Taylor Wiseman, passed away from cancer after 17 years of marriage. They had two daughters.
Following this tragedy, Wiseman navigated the dual roles of being a single parent and an astronaut. His journey reflects both his professional achievements and personal resilience. As the commander of Artemis II, Wiseman is set to lead a historic mission, pushing the boundaries of human space exploration.
