07.04.2026 00:10
The Artemis II crew, launched into lunar orbit to break a half-century-old Apollo record, surpassed a historic threshold at the farthest point reached from Earth; a Nutella jar reflecting from inside the Orion capsule became the 'sweetest' accident in space exploration, making headlines worldwide. Millions of viewers watching the live broadcast couldn't take their eyes off the jar gliding over astronaut Christina Koch's head.
The mission specialist Christina Koch was seen working at her station while a jar of Nutella slowly entered the frame and floated over Koch's head due to the effects of the zero-gravity environment.
While it was noted that the image could be a product placement, it was also suggested that it was created by artificial intelligence.
WHY IS ARTEMIS II IMPORTANT?
This mission is not only a distance record; it also carries the distinction of being the first crewed vehicle sent to lunar orbit since 1972. The crew is orbiting the Moon to test the systems of the Orion spacecraft and clear the way for the next phase, "landing on the lunar surface."
While the scientific community discusses this great achievement, social media users have already brought Nutella's unexpected "advertisement" in space to the trending lists.