Raidió Teilifís Éireann
Ireland's public broadcaster, founded 1926; cited for first-party reporting on the Carroll crater naming during Artemis II.
Last refreshed: 7 April 2026
What is RTÉ and why is it cited in the Artemis II coverage?
- What is RTÉ?
- Ireland's national public service broadcaster, founded 1926.Source: RTÉ corporate
- Why did RTÉ cover the Carroll crater naming?
- RTÉ confirmed the Day 6 Artemis II flight deck moment as part of its space and current affairs coverage; Wiseman's grief was the human story Irish viewers responded to.Source: Lowdown briefing
Background
Raidió Teilifís Éireann (RTÉ) is Ireland's national public service media organisation, founded in 1926 as 2RN and reorganised under its current name in 1966. It operates television, radio, online, and orchestral services funded by a combination of licence fee and commercial revenue.
RTÉ is the senior member of the European Broadcasting Union and a regular partner on European space coverage through its Science and current affairs desks. Its newsroom carries wire service feeds (AFP, Reuters, AP) alongside original reporting from Dublin.
During Artemis II, RTÉ confirmed the Day 6 Carroll crater naming moment from ground-side coverage , one of three primary outlets (alongside CBC News and Space.com) to document Commander Reid Wiseman's emotional reaction. The Irish broadcaster's involvement reflects both Ireland's broadcasting partnership with European space institutions and the growing diaspora interest in NASA crewed missions.