Artemis II crew reveals what snack they ate right after splashdown
The Artemis II crew shared that they ate peanut M&Ms immediately after splashing down in the Pacific Ocean, marking a lighthearted moment following their return from the farthest human journey from Earth. During their mission, a floating jar of Nutella was spotted aboard the Orion spacecraft just before they broke the Apollo 13 distance record. The astronauts also discussed enjoying meals like spicy green beans and fajitas, and appreciated sharing a meal with International Space Station crew members during a communication link.
- ▪The Artemis II crew ate peanut M&Ms right after splashdown while waiting for rescue in the Pacific Ocean.
- ▪A jar of Nutella floated through the Orion spacecraft just before the crew set a record for the farthest human travel from Earth.
- ▪NASA confirmed the Nutella sighting was not product placement, though the Ferrero Group celebrated the moment on social media.
- ▪The astronauts connected with the International Space Station on Day 7 of the mission and enjoyed eating the same food as the station crew.
- ▪Commander Reid Wiseman and other crew members highlighted spicy green beans, broccoli au gratin, and fajitas as favorite meals during the flight.
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CBS Mornings Artemis II crew reveals what they ate right after splashdown: "I got some peanut M&Ms, anybody want some?" .chip { background-image: url('/fly/bundles/cbsnewscore/images/chip-bgd/chip-bgd-cbs-mornings.jpg'); } By Mark Osborne May 1, 2026 / 9:10 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Even though times have changed since the early days of dehydrated ice cream, astronaut food is notoriously bland. It's also designed not to have crumbs, since they could float around all over the capsule.But candy isn't a problem.When the Artemis II crew returned to Earth, the first thing they ate — before they were rescued from their capsule — was peanut M&Ms, commander Reid Wiseman said Friday during a "CBS Mornings" town hall, "Artemis II: A Celebration of Heroes." Wiseman and fellow…
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