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[b]Retrofuture Launches Space Food Sticks[/b] Retrofuture Products LLC has re-launched Space Food Sticks, the classic astro-snack first developed for early space missions. Retrofuture President Eric Lefcowitz says, "We're confident fans of the original will love the taste and we're happy a whole new generation of Sticks fans will get an opportunity to find out about this unique treat." The inimitable chewy snack — available in chocolate and peanut butter — was originally developed in the late 1960s for NASA. Back then nobody knew what an energy bar was so Pillsbury came up with the whimsical name Space Food Sticks and a legend was born. A fixture in lunch boxes during the peak years of the space race, Space Food Sticks were considered manna of the Gods — in this case, the Gods were named Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin — and junior astronauts everywhere took them to their hearts. "We seemed to have tapped into a happy generational memory," Lefcowitz says of the website he founded in 2001. "People have fond memories of their favorite foods from when they were young and Space Food Sticks really defines a place and time in their lives." During the development process, Lefcowitz received thousands of emails from fans of the original products encouraging him to keep going. He feels without that support the Sticks would have been lost in space forever. "The re-launching of Space Food Sticks(TM) is truly an Internet phenomenon," he says, citing Google stats from his website Retrofuture.com as a leading indicator that the interest was there. Why are people so excited about a snack that hasn't been around for nearly three decades? "Several reasons," answers Lefcowitz. "First of all, the taste and texture of Space Food Sticks is unique. There is nothing quite like it. Also, people are searching for something future-oriented, upbeat and optimistic, not only for themselves but for their kids." Parents buying the new Sticks for their children will be pleased by the bite-sized "portion control" pieces containing only 21 calories. "Space Food Sticks were a cutting-edge product for their time," says Lefcowitz, "and we wanted to continue that tradition by offering a product that allows people to indulge without over-consuming." Space Food Sticks not only taste great but offer the perfect between-meal snack with extra protein and a balanced formula of carbohydrates, proteins and fat. Retrofuture Products is exploring several avenues to sell the products including museums, theme parks and nostalgia candy stores. Space is also on the agenda. In 1973, the Sticks secured a spot on the menu of Skylab 3. Could they do it again? Lefcowitz hopes so, pointing to increasingly active endeavors in the field of private space travel. "Maybe they could be served as an onboard snack," he says. "That would be so cool."
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T O P I C R E V I E WRobert PearlmanRetrofuture Products release Retrofuture Launches Space Food SticksRetrofuture Products LLC has re-launched Space Food Sticks, the classic astro-snack first developed for early space missions. Retrofuture President Eric Lefcowitz says, "We're confident fans of the original will love the taste and we're happy a whole new generation of Sticks fans will get an opportunity to find out about this unique treat."The inimitable chewy snack — available in chocolate and peanut butter — was originally developed in the late 1960s for NASA. Back then nobody knew what an energy bar was so Pillsbury came up with the whimsical name Space Food Sticks and a legend was born. A fixture in lunch boxes during the peak years of the space race, Space Food Sticks were considered manna of the Gods — in this case, the Gods were named Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin — and junior astronauts everywhere took them to their hearts."We seemed to have tapped into a happy generational memory," Lefcowitz says of the website he founded in 2001. "People have fond memories of their favorite foods from when they were young and Space Food Sticks really defines a place and time in their lives."During the development process, Lefcowitz received thousands of emails from fans of the original products encouraging him to keep going. He feels without that support the Sticks would have been lost in space forever. "The re-launching of Space Food Sticks(TM) is truly an Internet phenomenon," he says, citing Google stats from his website Retrofuture.com as a leading indicator that the interest was there.Why are people so excited about a snack that hasn't been around for nearly three decades?"Several reasons," answers Lefcowitz. "First of all, the taste and texture of Space Food Sticks is unique. There is nothing quite like it. Also, people are searching for something future-oriented, upbeat and optimistic, not only for themselves but for their kids."Parents buying the new Sticks for their children will be pleased by the bite-sized "portion control" pieces containing only 21 calories. "Space Food Sticks were a cutting-edge product for their time," says Lefcowitz, "and we wanted to continue that tradition by offering a product that allows people to indulge without over-consuming."Space Food Sticks not only taste great but offer the perfect between-meal snack with extra protein and a balanced formula of carbohydrates, proteins and fat.Retrofuture Products is exploring several avenues to sell the products including museums, theme parks and nostalgia candy stores. Space is also on the agenda. In 1973, the Sticks secured a spot on the menu of Skylab 3. Could they do it again? Lefcowitz hopes so, pointing to increasingly active endeavors in the field of private space travel."Maybe they could be served as an onboard snack," he says. "That would be so cool."spaceman1953Yeech! I thought the taste was yeechy... I have the original (albeit empty) box of the one and only box I ever talked my parents into buying me.I liked the "space food in a tube" that was available about the same time, much better.mikepfI was an almost-teen space enthusiast at the time, but I have no memory of these food sticks. I can't imagine I would not have wanted them if they were in the store. I do remember making a fuss about trying Tang because the astronauts drank it. Maybe that experience taught me a lesson? Well, if I see them now I'll have to give them a try. tegwilymI can still imagine the taste of those sticks. I used to eat those all the time when I was a kid — because the astronauts on the moon did! (or so I thought).I still have fond memories of pulling out the stick (out of the strange paper/plastic and foil wrapper), rolling it up into a ball and playing with it before eating it. I liked the chocolate the best. 413 is inThere goes my diet. Let's face it, these sticks were awful and Tang was less tasty than orange Metamucil.spaceman1953The chocolate Space Food Sticks were the only flavor I tried. They have LOTS of "yeech" comments on their website about the flavor.mjanovecA commercial for Space Food Sticks:Another commercial for Space Food Sticks is here, oddly enough not playing up the space angle at all (but probably trying to appeal to parents instead).Here's one for another product called Space Energy Sticks.Gordon Eliot ReadeWhat ever happened to Space Food Sticks? I used to be able to buy then on Amazon but now they seem to have fallen off the Earth. No pun intended. Are they still available anywhere?Robert PearlmanIt appears the Retrofuture re-launched Space Food Sticks are no more. In their place, a Denver company licensed the name and has released Cannabis-infused Space Food Sticks in two flavors – Milk Chocolate and Dark Chocolate. They are only available in Colorado.SpaceAholicAn alternative high to experiencing actual spaceflight. Clever.BlackarrowWhen I looked at the thread title I mis-read it as "Space Food Sucks."
Retrofuture Launches Space Food SticksRetrofuture Products LLC has re-launched Space Food Sticks, the classic astro-snack first developed for early space missions. Retrofuture President Eric Lefcowitz says, "We're confident fans of the original will love the taste and we're happy a whole new generation of Sticks fans will get an opportunity to find out about this unique treat."The inimitable chewy snack — available in chocolate and peanut butter — was originally developed in the late 1960s for NASA. Back then nobody knew what an energy bar was so Pillsbury came up with the whimsical name Space Food Sticks and a legend was born. A fixture in lunch boxes during the peak years of the space race, Space Food Sticks were considered manna of the Gods — in this case, the Gods were named Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin — and junior astronauts everywhere took them to their hearts."We seemed to have tapped into a happy generational memory," Lefcowitz says of the website he founded in 2001. "People have fond memories of their favorite foods from when they were young and Space Food Sticks really defines a place and time in their lives."During the development process, Lefcowitz received thousands of emails from fans of the original products encouraging him to keep going. He feels without that support the Sticks would have been lost in space forever. "The re-launching of Space Food Sticks(TM) is truly an Internet phenomenon," he says, citing Google stats from his website Retrofuture.com as a leading indicator that the interest was there.Why are people so excited about a snack that hasn't been around for nearly three decades?"Several reasons," answers Lefcowitz. "First of all, the taste and texture of Space Food Sticks is unique. There is nothing quite like it. Also, people are searching for something future-oriented, upbeat and optimistic, not only for themselves but for their kids."Parents buying the new Sticks for their children will be pleased by the bite-sized "portion control" pieces containing only 21 calories. "Space Food Sticks were a cutting-edge product for their time," says Lefcowitz, "and we wanted to continue that tradition by offering a product that allows people to indulge without over-consuming."Space Food Sticks not only taste great but offer the perfect between-meal snack with extra protein and a balanced formula of carbohydrates, proteins and fat.Retrofuture Products is exploring several avenues to sell the products including museums, theme parks and nostalgia candy stores. Space is also on the agenda. In 1973, the Sticks secured a spot on the menu of Skylab 3. Could they do it again? Lefcowitz hopes so, pointing to increasingly active endeavors in the field of private space travel."Maybe they could be served as an onboard snack," he says. "That would be so cool."
Retrofuture Products LLC has re-launched Space Food Sticks, the classic astro-snack first developed for early space missions. Retrofuture President Eric Lefcowitz says, "We're confident fans of the original will love the taste and we're happy a whole new generation of Sticks fans will get an opportunity to find out about this unique treat."
The inimitable chewy snack — available in chocolate and peanut butter — was originally developed in the late 1960s for NASA. Back then nobody knew what an energy bar was so Pillsbury came up with the whimsical name Space Food Sticks and a legend was born. A fixture in lunch boxes during the peak years of the space race, Space Food Sticks were considered manna of the Gods — in this case, the Gods were named Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin — and junior astronauts everywhere took them to their hearts.
"We seemed to have tapped into a happy generational memory," Lefcowitz says of the website he founded in 2001. "People have fond memories of their favorite foods from when they were young and Space Food Sticks really defines a place and time in their lives."
During the development process, Lefcowitz received thousands of emails from fans of the original products encouraging him to keep going. He feels without that support the Sticks would have been lost in space forever. "The re-launching of Space Food Sticks(TM) is truly an Internet phenomenon," he says, citing Google stats from his website Retrofuture.com as a leading indicator that the interest was there.
Why are people so excited about a snack that hasn't been around for nearly three decades?
"Several reasons," answers Lefcowitz. "First of all, the taste and texture of Space Food Sticks is unique. There is nothing quite like it. Also, people are searching for something future-oriented, upbeat and optimistic, not only for themselves but for their kids."
Parents buying the new Sticks for their children will be pleased by the bite-sized "portion control" pieces containing only 21 calories. "Space Food Sticks were a cutting-edge product for their time," says Lefcowitz, "and we wanted to continue that tradition by offering a product that allows people to indulge without over-consuming."
Space Food Sticks not only taste great but offer the perfect between-meal snack with extra protein and a balanced formula of carbohydrates, proteins and fat.
Retrofuture Products is exploring several avenues to sell the products including museums, theme parks and nostalgia candy stores. Space is also on the agenda. In 1973, the Sticks secured a spot on the menu of Skylab 3. Could they do it again? Lefcowitz hopes so, pointing to increasingly active endeavors in the field of private space travel.
"Maybe they could be served as an onboard snack," he says. "That would be so cool."
I liked the "space food in a tube" that was available about the same time, much better.
I do remember making a fuss about trying Tang because the astronauts drank it. Maybe that experience taught me a lesson? Well, if I see them now I'll have to give them a try.
I still have fond memories of pulling out the stick (out of the strange paper/plastic and foil wrapper), rolling it up into a ball and playing with it before eating it. I liked the chocolate the best.
Another commercial for Space Food Sticks is here, oddly enough not playing up the space angle at all (but probably trying to appeal to parents instead).
Here's one for another product called Space Energy Sticks.
In their place, a Denver company licensed the name and has released Cannabis-infused Space Food Sticks in two flavors – Milk Chocolate and Dark Chocolate. They are only available in Colorado.
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