Event Highlights
Santiago STEAM Magnet Elementary School in , celebrated the planting of a "" grown from seeds flown on 's Artemis I Mission, captivating students with its space connection.
The event featured students in spacesuits, with a sixth grader expressing heightened motivation to aspire to space exploration, showcasing the educational impact of the initiative.
Scientific and Educational Endeavors
This initiative, part of NASA's effort to promote science and conservation education, involves studying the effects of space travel on plant growth, with nearly 2,000 seeds from five tree species flown in 2022.
The Moon Tree, planted in a specially decorated outdoor garden, symbolizes a growing partnership between NASA, the Forest Service, and educational institutions, aiming to inspire the next generation of explorers.