Astronaut trees at EAC

Planted in tribute to European astronauts who have flown to space, these trees at ESA’s European Astronaut Centre in Cologne, Germany, serve as a living legacy of European spaceflight. Each tree represents a mission from the ESA astronaut classes of 2009 and 2022, symbolising growth, exploration and the enduring connection between Earth and space. New trees are added prior to an ESA astronaut’s journey beyond our planet.