jsc2026e396742 (June 25, 2026) - NASA's Johnson Space Center Director Vanessa Wyche and Rosemary Roosa, president of The Moon Tree foundation and daughter of late Apollo 14 astronaut Stuart Roosa, share a special plaque honoring the ties between the Apollo and Artemis Programs. The plaque is constructed from an original Moon tree planted soon after the Apollo 14 mission and symbolizes the passing of the baton from Apollo to Artemis. Credit: NASA

jsc2026e396762 (June 25, 2026) - From left to right, Rosemary Roosa, president of The Moon Tree Foundation and daughter of late Apollo 14 astronaut Stuart Roosa, and Vanessa Wyche, director of NASA's Johnson Space Center, participate in the dedication of the Apollo 14 Moon tree alongside the Artemis II crew. This tree is a second-generation Apollo Moon tree of the loblolly pine species. The original Apollo Moon trees were grown from seeds carried aboard Apollo 14 by NASA astronaut Stuart Roosa, a former U.S. Forest Service smoke jumper. Upon return to Earth, the seeds were germinated by the Forest Service, and the resulting seedlings were planted throughout the United States and around the world. Credit: NASA

jsc2026e396760 (June 25, 2026) - From left to right, Rosemary Roosa, president of The Moon Tree Foundation and daughter of late Apollo 14 astronaut Stuart Roosa, and Vanessa Wyche, director of NASA's Johnson Space Center, participate in the dedication of the Apollo 14 Moon tree alongside the Artemis II crew. This tree is a second-generation Apollo Moon tree of the loblolly pine species. The original Apollo Moon trees were grown from seeds carried aboard Apollo 14 by NASA astronaut Stuart Roosa, a former U.S. Forest Service smoke jumper. Upon return to Earth, the seeds were germinated by the Forest Service, and the resulting seedlings were planted throughout the United States and around the world. Credit: NASA

"Moon Tree" American Sycamore tree presented to Langley Center Director Clayton Moore by Rosemary Roosa, President of Moon Tree Foundation. More than 37,000 people registered to attend the NASA Langley open house. Starting with the Annual 5K Moon Walk Run and the talented Nils Larson, X59 pilot and Astronaut Victor Glover reunited at Langley’s hangar and hosted by Center Director Clayton Turner.

jsc2026e397475 (June 25, 2026) - From left to right, Rosemary Roosa, president of The Moon Tree Foundation and daughter of late Apollo 14 astronaut Stuart Roosa, and Vanessa Wyche, director of NASA's Johnson Space Center, participate in the dedication of the Apollo 14 Moon tree alongside the Artemis II crew. Credit: This tree is a second-generation Apollo Moon tree of the loblolly pine species. The original Apollo Moon trees were grown from seeds carried aboard Apollo 14 by NASA astronaut Stuart Roosa, a former U.S. Forest Service smoke jumper. Upon return to Earth, the seeds were germinated by the Forest Service, and the resulting seedlings were planted throughout the United States and around the world. Credit: NASA

jsc2026e396732 (June 25, 2026) - Rosemary Roosa, president of The Moon Tree foundation and daughter of late Apollo 14 astronaut Stuart Roosa, shared brief remarks at an Artemis II employee celebration event at NASA's Johnson Space Center. Credit: NASA

jsc2026e396761 (June 25, 2026) - The Artemis II crew participates in the dedication of the Apollo 14 Moon tree at the Lunar Receiving Park at NASA's Johnson Space Center. This tree is a second-generation Apollo Moon tree of the loblolly pine species. The original Apollo Moon trees were grown from seeds carried aboard Apollo 14 by NASA astronaut Stuart Roosa, a former U.S. Forest Service smoke jumper. Upon return to Earth, the seeds were germinated by the Forest Service, and the resulting seedlings were planted throughout the United States and around the world. Credit: NASA