  The first detection of the C60 (Buckminsterfullerene) molecule in massive
embedded young stellar objects (YSOs) is reported. Observations with Spitzer
IRS reveal the presence of C60 in YSOs ISOGAL-P J174639.6-284126 and SSTGC
372630 in the Central Molecular Zone in the Galactic centre, and in a YSO
candidate, 2MASS J06314796+0419381, in the Rosette nebula. The first detection
of C60 in a Herbig Ae/Be star, HD 97300, is also reported. These observations
extend the range of astrophysical environments in which C60 is found to YSOs
and a pre-main sequence star. C60 excitation and formation mechanisms are
discussed in the context of these results, together with its presence and
processes in post-AGB objects such as HR 4049.
