NASA’s ‘Moon Trees’ have roots in Oregon forest fire
About this episode
The episode discusses the connection between astronaut Stuart Roosa and the U.S. Forest Service, highlighting the legacy of NASA's 'Moon Trees' in Oregon.
Astronaut Stuart Roosa had a special relationship with the U.S. Forest Service, and when it was his turn to go to the moon, he proposed a science experiment. You can see the results towering over Peavy Hall at Oregon State University today. (Cape Canaveral, Florida; 1970s) (For text and pictures, see https://offbeatoregon.com/1405b.moon-trees-of-oregon.html)
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