Spending Money To Name A Mars Crater 'Against Spirit Of Free And Equal Access To Space,' Says IAU

The International Astronomical Union, which oversees naming conventions for planets and planetary features, has expressed plenty of concern over Uwingu's "Name a Mars Crater" campaign. According to the IAU, there are plenty of free ways to get involved in naming celestial objects and paying $5 or more will not make your Martian crater name official.