Some out-of-this-world trees are now home and ready to begin inspiring a new generation. NASA is preparing to distribute 'moon tree' seedlings that have sprouted from seeds flown on the Artemis I lunar mission.
Some out-of-this-world trees are now home and ready to begin inspiring a new generation.
plans to plant seeds of inspiration – literallyIn the meantime, has selected them to receive a moon tree. More will be selected over the next 18 months.The first of the new moon trees – a loblolly pine – arrived this week at the North Carolina governor’s mansion. "North Carolina is firmly planting the roots of exploration for generations to come," offered record-setting astronaut Christina Koch, who was on hand for the ceremony. "It is an honor to share the excitement of space with students and future explorers in my home state.
didn’t log all of their locations until years later. And now, with at least several dozen of the initial moon trees still thriving, the agency is adding to the list during the Artemis program.The Artemis I mission was a successful test flight, sending the Orion capsule into lunar orbit and then proving it could survive a fiery return to Earth. The next mission is slated to carry a crew of four – including Christina Koch – around the moon as soon as September 2024.
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