Planting an Artemis I Moon Tree | NASA Goddard

Planting an Artemis I Moon Tree | NASA Goddard

On Nov. 16, 2022, NASA launched the Artemis I test flight, sending an uncrewed Orion capsule beyond the Moon and back. On board were seeds from five species of trees, to be planted after returning to Earth. On Nov. 7, 2024, a seedling from the Artemis I flight was planted at the NASA Goddard Visitor Center by Artemis I Mission Manager Mike Sarafin, Artemis II Camera Lead Marie Henderson, Artemis III Project Scientist Noah Petro, Artemis IV Project Scientist Barbara Cohen, and others. In commemorating the event, Dr. Petro noted that planting a seedling is, like space exploration, an act of hope intended to bring fruit to future generations.

Learn more: https://www.nasa.gov/learning-resources/nasa-stem-artemis-moon-trees/

Credit: NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center
Dan Gallagher: Producer/Editor
Noah Petro: Scientist
John D. Philyaw: Videographer
Lonnie Shekhtman: Public Affairs
Caela Barry: Support
Staci Horvath: Support
Kathryn Mersmann: Support
Derrol Nail: Launch Commentator
Aaron E. Lepsch: Technical Support
Duration: 1 minute, 33 seconds
Release Date: Nov. 20, 2025

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