Nutella in space
Definition
A viral internet sensation from NASA's Artemis II mission in April 2026, where a jar of Nutella chocolate-hazelnut spread was captured floating weightlessly through the Orion spacecraft during a livestream, moments before the crew broke the record for farthest distance from Earth.
A humorous pop culture reference symbolizing the delightful intrusion of everyday comforts into the austere realm of space exploration.
Examples
During the Artemis II livestream, Nutella in space turned a historic milestone into pure meme gold.
Forget moon landings; Nutella in space proved that hazelnut spread conquers zero gravity with style.
Astronauts chasing records, but Nutella in space casually photobombed the feed like a cosmic snack thief.
Nutella in space: because even in the void, Italians ensure you're never more than a float away from breakfast.