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Artemis II astronaut asks for Honest lotion; Jessica Alba reacts
Summary
Artemis II astronaut Christina Koch asked for Honest brand hand lotion aboard the mission, and a TikTok clip shared by Jessica Alba drew more than 1.3 million views within 18 hours.
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Artemis II astronaut Christina Koch asked for a specific personal-care item aboard the mission: Honest brand hand lotion. Jessica Alba, the founder of The Honest Company, shared a short TikTok clip of the exchange. Alba's post drew widespread attention online and recorded over 1.3 million views within 18 hours. The moment highlights how routine comforts intersect with tightly planned mission logistics.
Known details:
- Christina Koch was heard asking for "Honest lotion" and said she believed some might be onboard but it had not been located yet.
- Jessica Alba shared the clip on TikTok and reacted with surprise; the post surpassed 1.3 million views in about 18 hours.
- NASA says food and personal-care items for Artemis II are selected in advance because the spacecraft has no refrigeration or resupply capability. Items must be shelf-stable, compact and safe to use in microgravity.
- NASA also noted that the Artemis II crew has direct input into menu selection, with crew members sampling and rating items during preflight testing.
- The Honest Company posted on TikTok saying it would "have you stocked the second you land."
- Newsweek has reached out to The Honest Company and NASA for comment.
Summary:
The exchange underscored the human side of a tightly controlled mission by showing how small comforts can become notable for crew members. The clip prompted responses on social media from the company and its founder and drew public interest in how personal items are chosen for Artemis II. News outlets have sought official comment and further responses are undetermined at this time.
