Only a few days are left before NASA revives the American moon rush with the launch of Artemis 1. According to Space.com, Artemis 1 is one of the first stages of the Artemis program that is geared to send humans back to the moon.
The Artemis 1 is due to launch on Aug. 29, with backup launches scheduled for Sept. 2 and Sept. 5. This new NASA moon mission is to launch an unmanned spacecraft to make a moon roundtrip and back again to Earth.
Krispy Kreme Celebrates NASA Artemis 1 Moon Launch with Limited Edition Doughnut
American doughnut chain Krispy Kreme is planning to celebrate NASA's Artemis I launch with a sugar rush for space fans. Krispy Kreme will be marking this significant feat by releasing a limited edition Artemis Moon Doughnut.
Available only on Aug. 29, the scheduled Artemis 1 launch day, Krispy Kreme's Artemis Moon Doughnut can be munched by skywatchers on the day of the Artemis launch. Krispy Kreme fans at home can relish this sugary treat as they watch Artemis 1 moon mission live updates.
According to the doughnut company, the Artemis Moon Doughnut is a "cheesecake KremeTM flavored filled doughnut dipped in Cookies 'n KremeTM Icing with a swirl of cookie pieces." From the announcement, the doughnut looks like the moon's surface, with its cookie toppers resembling moon debris and craters.
Looking at the combination of flavors in this celebratory doughnut, the medley of cheesecake and cream looks to give a delectable taste. The addition of cookie crumbles adds a little bit of texture to the treat, just like the rocky moon landscape. This Krispy Kreme flavor is a big leap for doughnut-kind.
These moon doughnuts will be landing on the shelves of participating US stores on Aug. 29. Krispy Kreme also emphasizes that its release might be delayed if ever NASA announces a reschedule of launch day.
Krispy Kreme tells its fans, "The Artemis I mission is a proud moment, and we are in awe of the amazing Americans behind the world's most powerful rocket. So, we created these delicious doughnuts to enjoy while you watch the launch."
Foodsided tells us that Spacecoast organized tens of thousands of people to watch the rocket launch, and everyone can join in the celebration thanks to this Krispy Kreme event.
More About Krispy Kreme and their Celebratory Doughnuts
Back in February 2021, Krispy Kreme also joined in the celebration of the successful landing of Perseverance on Mars. The doughnut company released the Mars Doughnut as a tribute to this momentous event for the Space Industry.
According to Foodsided, the Mars Doughnut is a "Chocolate Kreme-filled doughnut dipped in caramel icing with a red planet swirl and sprinkled with chocolate cookie crumbs."
On Wednesday, Aug. 24, Krispy Kreme also celebrated National Dog Day with the release of six flavors of new dog treats. Check out the report by People to read more about this sugary gimmick by the doughnut company.
