Our Tree Has Been to Space!
NASA selected organizations across the nation to receive special “Moon Tree” seedlings that traveled around the Moon during the Artemis I mission in 2022. We are thrilled to share that the Fulford Center was chosen as one of the very first sites to receive one of these historic seedlings.
The tree was planted at the Fulford Center on Tuesday, May 7 at 1 p.m., with a full celebration planned for August.
“Together, NASA and the Forest Service will deliver a piece of science history to communities across our nation,” said Mike Kincaid, associate administrator for NASA’s Office of STEM Engagement. “Through this partnership, future explorers, scientists, and environmentalists will have the opportunity to nurture and be inspired by these Artemis artifacts in the community where they live, work, and learn.”
Rooted in the legacy of the original Moon Trees carried by NASA astronaut Stuart Roosa during Apollo 14, the Artemis I Moon Trees traveled 270,000 miles from Earth aboard the Orion spacecraft. A variety of tree species—including sycamores, sweetgums, Douglas firs, loblolly pines, and giant sequoias—made the journey around the Moon.
The East Georgia Campus in Swainsboro received a loblolly pine to nurture and grow for future generations to enjoy.