The Spring Institute for Forests on the Moon

Spreading life to the stars.

Nothing is as scarce in this universe, or as beautiful, as life. We want to put the celebration of life at the center of space exploration. Through high technology, cutting-edge science, and an emphasis on equity and inclusion, we are planting the seeds today for tomorrow’s forests on the Moon.

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Organic Biohybrid Satellite: A Cosmic Symphony of Life and Technology
Organic Biohybrid Satellite: A Cosmic Symphony of Life and Technology

Have you ever wondered what might happen if we combined nature’s ingenuity with human innovation? Well, that’s precisely what we are proposing with the concept of an organic biohybrid satellite. In this blog post, we’ll explore the fascinating world of biohybrid technologies and how they could revolutionize space exploration, while also tackling some of Earth’s […]

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Stratospheric balloon launch
Stratospheric balloon launch

Spring Institute launched first plant into stratosphere on March 9th, 2023 in Cantal, France! A stratospheric balloon launch is a type of balloon launch where a large balloon is filled with helium or other lifting gases and launched into the Earth’s atmosphere with the purpose of carrying scientific instruments or other payloads to high altitudes. […]

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The Importance of Biodiversity
The Importance of Biodiversity

Biodiversity, or the variety of life on Earth, is fundamental to the functioning of our planet. It encompasses not only the countless species that inhabit the earth, but also the diversity of ecosystems and ecological processes that support life. Biodiversity has an intrinsic value from ethical, aesthetic, religious, philosophical, and cultural perspectives. In addition, biodiversity […]

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Musings from 2010
Musings from 2010

The following is a paper I wrote in 2010 while working my undergrad at the University of Missouri. It is unchanged since then. (.rtf format and all) Keep in mind this was 13 years ago and the climate for the idea of a biological life support system for space applications was less than welcoming, save […]

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CubeSat Terrarium project

Space exploration has captured the imagination of inventors, scientists, and citizens for generations. Despite crises, the space sector market continues to be particularly invested. Estimated at $340 billion in 2021, projections predict its doubling within the next 10 years. However, the militarization and commercialization of space objectives, coupled with a growing awareness of climate change, […]

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CubeSat Terrarium project
SCAMPI project

Understanding and investigating changes in the biological behaviour of Earth ecosystems in Space is fundamental to the success of long-term space missions. With current efforts towards building closed-loop, bioregenerative life support systems (BLSS), such as the MELiSSA project, we are making great advancements in understanding the independent subsystems. Previous biological experiments in microgravity have examined […]

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SCAMPI project
Hackathon in Rwanda

We launched our first hackathon on space engineering, biology and art on May 6th, 2023, in Kigali, Rwanda! In recent years, decentralized and multidisciplinary teams have become increasingly essential to tackle society’s pressing concerns, from climate change and criminal justice to healthcare and space exploration. To address these issues, national and international hackathons have emerged […]

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Hackathon in Rwanda
Our Future Plans

The Roadmap

January 2024
Step 1

Send the SCAMPI Project to the International Space Station

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March 2024
Step 2

Launch Terrarium Cubesat into orbit around Earth

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May 2025
Step 3

Detect water ice in lunar regolith to determine potential landing sites

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August 2027
Step 4

Build closed environment forest on Earth with in-situ materials

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July 2028
Step 5

Trial first Closed Ecological Life Support System design on space station

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February 2030
Step 6

Plant the first seeds of a forest on the moon

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