Alabama State Park officials and the Von Braun Astronomical Society gathered on Thursday, March 20 to dedicate a Moon Tree.

The current Moon Tree plantings pay homage to a similar program conducted as part of the Apollo 14 mission in 1971.

After returning, the Von Braun Astronomical Society was chosen by NASA to receive the tree. The society partnered with Alabama State Parks to have it planted at Monte Sano State Park. It marks the ...

The Moon Tree, located near the John Scoble Memorial Pavilion in the park, will be protected by fencing and permanent signage will be installed soon to commemorate its significance. Visitors to the ...

Officials dedicate a special Moon Tree at Monte Sano State Park, celebrating space exploration history and VBAS's contributions to education.

Wernher von Braun, a former Nazi scientist who played a pivotal role in the American space program, delivered a speech at Ball State University in 1968, sparking controversy due to his past.

The York County Astronomical Society offers Saturday afternoon programs for young children and families and Saturday evening for older family members at the York Learning Center Planetarium ...

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — The Von Braun Center has announced that a free night of rock n’ roll featuring some of the Rocket City’s local talent will be coming in for a landing next month.