Krispy Kreme’s Artemis II Doughnut Is Ready for Liftoff: See the New Space-Themed Treat

A Sweet Celebration of Space History

Krispy Kreme is blasting off with a new limited-edition treat honoring NASA’s historic Artemis II mission—the first crewed lunar flyby in more than 50 years . The Artemis II Doughnut transforms the brand’s iconic Original Glazed into a cosmic creation, available for just three days starting March 31 through April 2 at participating shops nationwide .

🌌 What’s Inside the Artemis II Doughnut?

The space-themed treat starts with Krispy Kreme’s classic Original Glazed base. It’s then :

• Dipped in bright blue vanilla-flavored icing, evoking the vastness of space
• Sprinkled with a mix of Oreo crunch and white nonpareils that resemble scattered stars
• Finished with a swirl of cookies-and-creme buttercream in the center
• Topped with a bold red chevron design inspired by NASA’s iconic logo 

“Big moments bring people together, and it doesn’t get much bigger than humans heading back into deep space,” said Alison Holder, Krispy Kreme Chief Brand and Product Officer. “We took our iconic Original Glazed doughnut and gave it a mission‑worthy makeover so fans can celebrate Artemis II in a fun, delicious way, right alongside history” .

📅 Availability and How to Buy

The company has confirmed the doughnut will remain available during the scheduled dates even if the Artemis II mission faces delays .

🌙 About the Artemis II Mission

Artemis II is NASA’s first crewed mission aboard the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion spacecraft . Four astronauts—three from NASA and one from the Canadian Space Agency—will spend approximately 10 days in deep space, flying around the Moon to validate spacecraft systems with crew aboard before future lunar landing missions . The mission is targeted for launch as early as April 1, 2026, from Kennedy Space Center in Florida .

🍩 Krispy Kreme’s Space Legacy

This isn’t Krispy Kreme’s first cosmic celebration. The brand has a storied history of marking space milestones :

• 1969 — Served fresh Original Glazed doughnuts at NASA’s Apollo 11 launch
• 2021 — Celebrated the Perseverance rover landing on Mars
• 2022 — Released the Artemis Moon Doughnut for the Artemis I mission
• 2026 — Artemis II Doughnut debuts ahead of the first crewed lunar flyby in decades 

🎉 Share Your Cosmic Treat

Fans are already buzzing about the release online. One enthusiast joked, “Beam me to Krispy Kreme! 👨🚀🍩,” while another declared, “Get. Into. My. Belly!!!!!!” .

Share how you’re enjoying the new doughnut using #KrispyKreme and tagging @krispykreme on social media . For more information, visit krispykreme.com/offers/artemis-doughnut .