Astreas Performance Truffles—crafted with Valrhona chocolate by Michael Recchiuti, one of the most respected names in American fine chocolate, and produced with the support of Dany Kamkhagi of Mostly Chocolate—were on board NASA’s Artemis II mission. This mission marked a historic milestone, representing the first time humans have ventured beyond Earth’s orbit since Apollo 17 in 1972. Artemis II launched on April 1, 2026, carrying a four-person crew on an approximately 10-day journey around the Moon.

Proper nutrition is essential for astronauts’ health, performance, and mission success. Spaceflight food must be not only safe and nutritious but also palatable, shelf-stable, easy to prepare, and sufficiently varied to prevent menu monotony.

Astreas positions itself as a new type of functional chocolate: designed not merely to delight the palate, but also to enhance focus, endurance, and cognitive performance. Each planet-shaped sphere is formulated with ingredients such as citicoline, L-theanine, and natural caffeine, with the aim of providing smoother, more sustained energy and heightened mental clarity.