This year, Astronaut Foods is over the moon to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Astronaut Ice Cream. This out-of-this-world treat has delighted taste buds and captured imaginations since its launch in 1974.
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Astronaut Ice Cream, the original source for freeze-dried astronaut ice cream developed with NASA in 1974 is proud to announce that it has been awarded the prestigious STEM.org Authenticated™ trustmark. STEM.org is the leading and exclusive third-party validator of STEM toys, games, and other learning resources. This recognition not only validates the educational value of Astronaut Foods, but also opens up new opportunities in the rapidly growing educational and STEM markets. The timing for receiving the authentication this year also coincides with the brand’s 50th-anniversary celebration.
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Astronaut Ice Cream, the original freeze-dried astronaut ice cream developed with NASA in 1974, is over the moon to be celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. As the stars would align, April 8, 2024 also marks a total solar eclipse, which hasn’t happened in North America since 2017 and won’t happen again until 2044.
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Boulder, Colo.-based Backpacker’s Pantry, the family-owned maker of gourmet adventure meals, announces five new delicious freeze-dried entrees for Spring 2024. Having a long history in freeze-dried food manufacturing, the company leans on its 70-year history to introduce the following gourmet adventure meals: Fiesta Beef & Vegetable Bowl; White Bean, Chicken, & Green Chile Stew; Drunken Noodles with Chicken; Pesto Pasta with Chicken; and Beef Bolognese.
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Prepare for your solar eclipse camping with some out of this world gear from our brands! On April 8, 2024 a total solar eclipse will cross North America, passing over Mexico, United States, and Canada! Campgrounds in “eclipse states” are booking up, with reservations increasing by more than 500% in Arkansas and Vermont, 300% in Oklahoma and Ohio, and more than 100% in Texas, New York, and Missouri, Forbes reports.
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Astronaut Ice Cream, the original source for freeze-dried astronaut ice cream developed with NASA in 1974, launches four new products into orbit for Fall 2023. With its long history of making freeze-dried treats, Astronaut Ice Cream is excited to add two new flavors to its freeze-dried sandwich lineup: Cookies & Cream and Mint Chocolate Chip. The brand’s popular freeze-dried Cinnamon Apples Wedges also make a return to Earth, and a brand-new bundle offering is sent into the cyber (purchasing) universe -- an Astronaut Collection Pack, containing one of each of its ice cream sandwich flavors and freeze-dried fruit offerings.
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Astronaut Ice Cream, the original source for freeze-dried astronaut ice cream developed with NASA in 1974, is now available for purchase on its redesigned website, the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum, Disney Theme Parks, Universal Studios, Ron Jon Surf Shops, and Paper Source stores, as well as select outdoor retail stores.
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