Shelby Twp Girl Scout Earns Space Science Badge After Winning National Contest
November 28, 2022
GSSEM Cadette Abigail Johnson is one of 90 Girl Scouts nationwide who earned her Space Science badge by winning GSUSA's "Girl Scouts to the Moon and Back" essay contest.
After weeks of rescheduling and anticipation, the historic Artemis I mission officially launched early Wednesday morning. Traveling onboard the Orion capsule: exclusive Girl Scout Space Science badges, one of which eighth-grader, Abigail Johnson, will get to take home as a "Girl Scouts to the Moon and Back" essay contest winner.
This mission is NASA's first step towards the goal of sending the first woman and the first person of color to the moon. The inclusion of Girl Scout Space Science badges on NASA's Artemis I mission demonstrates the important role women—many of them Girl Scout alums—have played and continue to play in scientific discovery and the exploration of the universe.
"We're so proud of Abigail's dedication and ongoing interest in STEM," said Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan CEO, Monica Woodson. "NASA has been an incredibly dedicated and enthusiastic partner of Girl Scouts, inspiring girls to pursue careers in STEM and aiding us as we champion girls' curiosity in space exploration. The sky is the limit for what Girl Scouts can achieve, and we're excited to follow the journey of the Artemis I in the days ahead."
Johnson will get to take home her Space Science badge upon Artemis I's expected return in December.
For additional information about the essay contest and opportunities for girls to participate in the launch and other STEM activities, visit www.girlscouts.org/STEM.
