Trending Now - Krispy Kreme Celebrates Artemis II With Limited-time Moon Donut
WHO:
Fast Company - The Artemis II mission will feature four astronauts: Christina Koch, Victor Glover, and Jeremy Hansen.
Fast Company - Christina Koch is the first woman to travel into deep space.
Fast Company - Victor Glover is the first person of color to travel into deep space.
Fast Company - Jeremy Hansen is the first non-U.S. citizen to travel into deep space.
WHAT:
Fast Company - The Artemis II mission is the second major phase of the five-stage Artemis Program.
Fast Company - The last manned mission to the moon occurred in 1972.
Fast Company - The Artemis II mission is currently aiming for a launch this week, depending on safety checks and weather conditions.
Fast Company - The Artemis II mission is the first crewed mission to the moon in the 21st century.
Fast Company - The Artemis II mission will not land astronauts on the moon; the crew will remain in the orbiter.
Fast Company - The Artemis II mission was originally scheduled for launch in February 2026 but was delayed due to a helium flow issue.
Fast Company - NASA aims to launch Artemis II “No Earlier Than April 1, 2026.”
Fast Company - Krispy Kreme is offering a limited-edition Artemis II Doughnut from March 31st to April 2nd, 2026.
WHERE:
Fast Company - The Artemis II mission launch is set to take place at Cape Canaveral, Florida.
Fast Company - The limited-edition Artemis II Doughnut will be available at participating Krispy Kreme stores nationwide.
WHEN:
Fast Company - The limited-edition Artemis II Doughnut will be available from March 31st to April 2nd, 2026, with no confirmation on reissuing if the launch is delayed beyond April 2nd.
Fast Company - The Artemis II mission was originally scheduled for launch in February 2026.
Fast Company - The current launch date for Artemis II is “No Earlier Than April 1, 2026.”
Fast Company - The limited-edition Artemis II Doughnut will be available from March 31st to April 2nd, 2026.
WHY:
Fast Company - The Artemis II mission is part of NASA's Artemis Program, which aims to establish a permanent base on the moon and conduct future missions to Mars.
HOW:
Fast Company - The Artemis II Doughnut is described as an Original Glazed doughnut with blue vanilla-flavored icing, black and white sprinkles, a buttercream dollop, and a red chevron nod to the NASA logo.
Fast Company - The Artemis II mission will serve as the first test flight ahead of the Artemis IV mission, which is scheduled for 2028 and will land astronauts on the moon.
(UPDATED March 30, 2026 17:18 UTC)
The Artemis II mission, which is the second major phase of the five-stage Artemis Program, is set to launch this week, contingent on safety checks and weather conditions. In celebration of the mission, a limited-edition Artemis II Doughnut will be available from March 31st to April 2nd, although there’s no word on whether it will be reissued if the launch is delayed. This special treat features an Original Glazed doughnut topped with blue vanilla-flavored icing, black and white sprinkles, a buttercream dollop, and a red chevron inspired by the NASA logo.
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(UPDATED March 30, 2026 13:21 UTC)
The Artemis II mission, set to launch from Cape Canaveral, Florida, will feature four astronauts: Christina Koch, Victor Glover, Jeremy Hansen, and will mark significant milestones as Koch becomes the first woman, Glover the first person of color, and Hansen the first non-U.S. citizen to travel into deep space. Although the crew will remain in the orbiter and not land on the moon, this mission is a crucial step in NASA's Artemis Program, which aims to establish a permanent base on the moon and prepare for future missions to Mars. In celebration of the mission, Krispy Kreme will offer a limited-edition Artemis II Doughnut from March 31st to April 2nd.