Artemis Moon Trees
NASA and the Forest Service sent tree seeds into space on the Artemis I mission. Learn more about these seedlings and the Apollo 14 Moon Trees that inspired the project. Browse articles, monographs, collector cards, and more related to the Artemis Moon Trees project.
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Artemis Moon TreesJudd Frieling, Flight Director for the Artemis I Flight Control Team
- NASA
- I was responsible for the ascent and entry phases of Artemis I mission. I monitored the launch performance of the engines, boosters, and propulsion stages- as well as Orion’s performance- as the rocket cleared the launch pad and climbed toward orbit.
- NASA
- I was responsible for the ascent and entry phases of Artemis I mission. I monitored the launch performance of the engines, boosters, and propulsion stages- as well as Orion’s performance- as the rocket cleared the launch pad and climbed toward orbit.
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Artemis Moon TreesCharlie Blackwell-Thompson, Artemis I Launch Director
- NASA
- As the launch director I oversaw the countdown and liftoff of NASA’s Space Launch System Rocket and Orion spacecraft for Artemis I. I developed specific steps that the team went through within the launch countdown to configure the ground equipment and the flight vehicle.
- NASA
- As the launch director I oversaw the countdown and liftoff of NASA’s Space Launch System Rocket and Orion spacecraft for Artemis I. I developed specific steps that the team went through within the launch countdown to configure the ground equipment and the flight vehicle.
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Artemis Moon TreesArtemis I Mission
- NASA
- Artemis I was the first uncrewed flight test of NASA’s deep exploration system. Onboard were a variety of tree seeds flown around the Moon. These tree seeds will later be grown into seedlings and distributed nationally to support Earth science, data literacy, and conservation education.
- NASA
- Artemis I was the first uncrewed flight test of NASA’s deep exploration system. Onboard were a variety of tree seeds flown around the Moon. These tree seeds will later be grown into seedlings and distributed nationally to support Earth science, data literacy, and conservation education.
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Artemis Moon TreesApollo 14 Mission
- NASA
- Apollo 14 was the eighth crewed mission for the Apollo program and the third to land on the Moon. During this mission, NASA astronaut Stuart Roosa carried tree seeds around the Moon. These seed were later planted on Earth and became known as Apollo Moon Trees.
- NASA
- Apollo 14 was the eighth crewed mission for the Apollo program and the third to land on the Moon. During this mission, NASA astronaut Stuart Roosa carried tree seeds around the Moon. These seed were later planted on Earth and became known as Apollo Moon Trees.
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Artemis Moon TreesForests & PlantsMarcus Warwell, Forest Geneticist
- Ph.D., University of Minnesota
- USDA Forest Service
- As a forest geneticist, I oversee seed orchards, seed extractories, and seed bank resources. These resources supply cost-effective, genetically diverse, and genetically appropriate seeds for different places across the country. As part of the Moon Trees project, I am involved in the growth and development of tree seeds.
- Ph.D., University of Minnesota
- USDA Forest Service
- As a forest geneticist, I oversee seed orchards, seed extractories, and seed bank resources. These resources supply cost-effective, genetically diverse, and genetically appropriate seeds for different places across the country. As part of the Moon Trees project, I am involved in the growth and development of tree seeds.
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Artemis Moon TreesForests & PlantsWalt Thompson, Seed Manager
- A.A.S., Abraham Baldwin Agriculture College
- USDA Forest Service
- As a seed manager for the Artemis Moon Trees project, I maintained and provided a variety of tree seeds that were sent to the Moon and eventually distributed across the country.
- A.A.S., Abraham Baldwin Agriculture College
- USDA Forest Service
- As a seed manager for the Artemis Moon Trees project, I maintained and provided a variety of tree seeds that were sent to the Moon and eventually distributed across the country.
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Artemis Moon TreesForests & PlantsEmily Rhoades, Horticulturist
- M.S., University of Idaho
- USDA Forest Service
- A horticulturist studies how to propagate and grow plants. As part of the Moon Trees project, I will be helping to propagate the seeds that have returned from space.
- M.S., University of Idaho
- USDA Forest Service
- A horticulturist studies how to propagate and grow plants. As part of the Moon Trees project, I will be helping to propagate the seeds that have returned from space.
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Artemis Moon TreesAmanda Perry, Writer & Editor
- M.A., Townson University
- USDA Forest Service
- I get to work on all of the publications that the Forest Service puts out. Some of those publications are related to the Moon Trees project. I make sure there are no errors in the publications before they are released to the public.
- M.A., Townson University
- USDA Forest Service
- I get to work on all of the publications that the Forest Service puts out. Some of those publications are related to the Moon Trees project. I make sure there are no errors in the publications before they are released to the public.
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Artemis Moon TreesHeidi McAllister, Environmental Educator
- M.S., Yale University
- USDA Forest Service
- An environmental educator is like a translator. We work with scientists to understand the natural world, and then we put scientific concepts into everyday language so people can better understand. As part of the Artemis Moon Trees project, I help people learn about the effects of space travel on tree seeds and tree growth.
- M.S., Yale University
- USDA Forest Service
- An environmental educator is like a translator. We work with scientists to understand the natural world, and then we put scientific concepts into everyday language so people can better understand. As part of the Artemis Moon Trees project, I help people learn about the effects of space travel on tree seeds and tree growth.
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Artemis Moon TreesForests & PlantsStan Krugman, Geneticist
- USDA Forest Service
- Stan Krugman used his expertise to determine which tree seeds to send into orbit aboard Apollo 14. To make sure the trees were well taken care of, Krugman helped determine which tree species each organization should get based on their location and climate conditions.
- USDA Forest Service
- Stan Krugman used his expertise to determine which tree seeds to send into orbit aboard Apollo 14. To make sure the trees were well taken care of, Krugman helped determine which tree species each organization should get based on their location and climate conditions.