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Nutella Jar Appears in NASA's Artemis II Livestream During Space Mission
A jar of Nutella floated into view during a live broadcast of NASA's Artemis II mission, which is en route to the Moon. The incident occurred in zero gravity conditions approximately halfway to the lunar destination. The event has drawn attention as an unplanned product appearance in space exploration footage.
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NASA's Artemis II mission, featuring a crewed spacecraft orbiting the Moon, is currently underway. During a livestream from the mission, a jar of Nutella was observed floating across the camera. This occurred in the zero-gravity environment of space, about halfway to the Moon.
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The Artemis II mission launched on September 29, 2024, from Kennedy Space Center in Florida. It marks the first crewed flight of the Orion spacecraft under the Artemis program, aimed at returning humans to the Moon. The crew includes NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, and Christina Koch, along with Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen.
The floating jar appeared during one of the mission's live broadcasts, capturing the attention of viewers. No official statement from NASA or Ferrero, the maker of Nutella, has confirmed how the jar ended up aboard the spacecraft. Space missions often include personal items for crew members, which could explain its presence.
Artemis II is a test flight to validate systems for future lunar landings, with the mission expected to last about 10 days. The spacecraft will not land on the Moon but will perform a flyby to collect data. This incident highlights the unique challenges of microgravity, where unsecured objects can drift freely.
The appearance of the Nutella jar has sparked online discussions about branding in space. Future Artemis missions, including Artemis III planned for 2026, will involve lunar surface operations. Such events underscore the blend of science, technology, and everyday life in long-duration spaceflight.
