Nutella Creates Sweet Moments on Artemis II Deep Space Mission
A jar of Nutella drifted through the Orion crew module during the Artemis II livestream. The sight came minutes before the mission surpassed the distance record set in 1970.
Viral clip and brand reaction
The floating jar became an online sensation within hours. Viewers debated whether the clip was planned product placement.
Nutella shared footage on X and posted an Instagram graphic soon after. The company celebrated the spread’s journey beyond previous distances.
Food planning for a 10-day mission
Orion does not have a refrigerator. Mission food specialists assembled shelf-stable meals for the 10-day flight.
The crew has access to 189 rehydratable menu items. Options include a wide variety of savory and sweet dishes.
- Shrimp cocktail served in a pouch.
- Barbecued beef brisket and macaroni and cheese.
- Broccoli au gratin and vegetable quiche.
- Couscous with nuts and mango salad.
- Spicy green beans and other vegetable sides.
A compact, briefcase-size food warmer is onboard. Crews can also enjoy desserts like cake, pudding, and cookies.
Drink choices include ambient-temperature water from a dispenser. Fruit juices, coffee, tea, smoothies and chocolate breakfast drinks are available.
Why no crumbs are allowed
Loose crumbs pose hazards in microgravity. Apollo-era sandwich experiments showed crumbs can interfere with equipment and harm crews.
To avoid that risk, crumb-producing foods are off the menu. Tortillas and wheat flatbreads are used instead of sliced bread.
The spinning Nutella jar offered a lighthearted snapshot of life onboard. Nutella helped create sweet moments during the Artemis II deep space mission.
Filmogaz.com covered the viral clip and mission food details on April 7, 2026.
