06/04/2026
π Luna, Mount Airy City Schools Artemis I Moon Tree Update! π³
Did you know Luna is not just any tree? She is an Artemis I Moon Tree! π As a seed, she traveled around the Moon aboard NASAβs Artemis I aboard the Orion capsule before returning to Earth to be planted at JJ Jones Intermediate School! Artemis I was NASAβs first mission in the Artemis program, designed to help prepare for future missions to return astronauts to the Moon. π
Luna was planted in November 2024 on International STEM Day as a small young tree, only about 3 feet tall.
Luna's Progress:
π Grew from 3 feet to 5 feet 1/2 feet since May 2025
π³ Trunk grew from 1/4 inch to 1.25 inches
π Grew a full, round canopy of leaves this year
Way to grow, Luna!