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People Bemused at What They Spot Floating in Artemis II Spacecraft

People Bemused at What They Spot Floating in Artemis II Spacecraft

Summary

During NASA's Artemis II mission, a video showing a jar of Nutella floating inside the spacecraft went viral. The mission sent four astronauts around the moon, marking a significant milestone in space exploration. NASA's planned food system for the mission includes items like chocolate spread, to support crew health and performance.

Key Facts

  • A jar of Nutella was seen floating in NASA's Artemis II spacecraft in a viral video.
  • The video clip was widely shared on social media, causing amusement and surprise.
  • Artemis II is NASA’s first mission to send astronauts around the moon in over 50 years.
  • The mission aims to test systems needed for future deep-space crewed missions.
  • NASA's spacecraft, including the Space Launch System rocket and Orion, launched from Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
  • The mission's onboard food includes a variety of items to ensure crew health without the option for resupply during the trip.
  • All food for the mission is made shelf-stable to last throughout the flight.

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