Krispy Kreme unveils doughnut to honor NASA’s Artemis I

It’s a donut out of this world!

To honor NASA’s Aug. 29 launch of the unmanned Artemis I mission, Krispy Kreme is releasing a special edition donut that space junkies and snack fiends can equally enjoy.

The cheesecake-filled donut will be dipped in cookies ‘n Kreme icing that’ll include chocolate pieces to look like the moon.

The Artemis program will look to land humans — including the first woman and person of color — back on the moon by 2025, and Monday’s launch will be an important step toward that goal. Artemis I is set to loop around the moon and test key components in the mission.

Krispy Kreme wanted to honor the space agency’s achievements in a fitting and edible way for all to enjoy. It’s the second time in as many years the doughnut company is honoring a space achievement, as in 2021 Krispy Kreme rolled out a special doughnut for the Perseverance rover.

“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,” said Dave Skena, global chief brand officer for Krispy Kreme, in a press release.

“The Orion spacecraft atop the rocket will stay in space longer than any ship for astronauts has done without docking to a space station, but our Artemis Moon Doughnut will be available only Monday, so start the countdown and don’t miss it!”

The limited-edition Artemis donuts will only be available Monday at participating locations. As for the Artemis launch, NASA is looking for a time between 8:33 a.m. and 10:33 a.m. ET, according to CNN.