posted 07-10-2018 09:00 AM               

Peanuts marks 50 years in space with new NASA mission for Snoopy

NASA has a new mission for Snoopy, 50 years after the comic strip beagle first entered service for the U.S. space program.

NASA and Peanuts Worldwide announced on Tuesday (July 10) a new multiyear Space Act Agreement that provides the space agency the chance to use Snoopy and the other characters created by the late Charles M. Schulz to help promote NASA's future deep space exploration missions and its on-going efforts to engage students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) activities.

posted 07-11-2018 12:46 PM               

Panel Discussion Shares the Inside Story of Snoopy the Space Traveler

Snoopy Space Traveler: The history and future of Snoopy and NASA
Thursday, July 19, 2018, 3:00p.m. - 4:00p.m.
Room 28DE, San Diego Convention Center

Discover how Charles Schulz partnered with NASA to bring everyone's favorite beagle to the moon in this retrospective panel about the history and future of Snoopy in space. The panel, moderated by popular TV Guide columnist and passionate Peanuts aficionado Damian Holbrook, will feature the following speakers from the NASA and Peanuts teams:

• Ginger Kerrick, NASA flight director
  
• Aimee Crane, Orion Communications at NASA
• Robert Pearlman, historian and editor of the space history news site collectSPACE.com,
• Lex Fajardo, Charles M. Schulz Creative Associates
  
• Rachel Fellman, Charles M. Schulz Museum archives
  
• Stephanie Betts, Senior Vice President of Development and Current Series, DHX Media, the parent company for Peanuts

posted 07-19-2018 10:31 AM               

The line for the astronaut Snoopy exclusive products extended beyond the booth and across three rows (at least) in the convention hall!

posted 07-23-2018 06:00 AM               

NASA, Peanuts debut new look for Astronaut Snoopy at Comic-Con

As it turns out, when it comes to the partnership between NASA and Peanuts, orange is the new beagle.

Snoopy, the comic strip dog created by Charles Schulz, debuted his new NASA-inspired orange spacesuit at San Diego Comic-Con in California on Thursday (July 19). The reveal was part of a panel discussion and sneak peak at test animation supporting an expanded partnership between Peanuts Worldwide and the space agency.

posted 12-15-2018 12:31 PM               

Apple and its forthcoming originals operation has landed the rights to new Peanuts content.

The tech giant, which has not-so-quietly been amassing a strong roster of talent and original productions that is said to start rolling out in 2019, has completed a deal with DHX Media to create series, specials and shorts featuring iconic Charles M. Schulz characters such as Charlie Brown, Snoopy and the entire Peanuts gang. DHX, the Canadian-based kids programming giant that acquired a stake in the Peanuts franchise in 2017, will produce all of the projects.

As part of the partnership, DHX Media is also going to produce original short-form STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) content that will be exclusive to Apple and feature astronaut Snoopy.

posted 07-13-2019 11:00 PM               

Astronaut Snoopy to fly in Macy's parade, adorn new collectibles

Snoopy will don an orange NASA spacesuit and float down the streets of New York City this November in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the first moon landing and the space agency's future missions.

Charles Schulz' comic strip beagle, which has had a long association as a safety symbol for NASA, will extend his record as the longest-running giant character balloon in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade while advancing his new NASA mission to promote science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education.

posted 07-17-2019 01:25 PM               

"Snoopy in Space" follows Snoopy as his dreams of being an astronaut become a reality when he and Woodstock tag along with the Peanuts gang on a field trip to NASA and are chosen for an elite mission into space. As Snoopy and Woodstock fulfill their dreams of astronaut training and space travel, Charlie Brown and the gang assist their friends from mission control.

The animated series will debut exclusively this fall on Apple TV+, Apple's new video subscription service.

posted 07-18-2019 01:32 PM               

Astronaut Snoopy touches down at San Diego Comic Con! Come visit the Peanuts booth #1635 for all things space. Stop by at the beginning of each show day and grab your line ticket to secure your spot!

posted 08-07-2019 02:00 AM               

'All Systems Are Go!' with Timex 'Snoopy In Space' watch collection

The first beagle on the moon has landed on the face of Timex watches.

Snoopy, who 50 years ago traveled to the moon, both in Charles Schulz' Peanuts comic strips and in real life with NASA, has again donned his astronaut spacesuit for a new collection of timepieces.

"We're celebrating with Peanuts to mark the 50-year anniversary of NASA's Apollo 11 mission and the first lunar landing in history. For this special occasion we've created a nostalgic new Snoopy In Space collection featuring NASA's favorite cartoon character standing on the moon and exploring the great beyond," Timex announced in July.

posted 08-07-2019 03:33 PM               

• Simon Spotlight books: Shoot for the Moon, Snoopy! and Snoopy, First Beagle on the Moon!, published in collaboration with NASA
  
• Pintrill lapel pins, including 2019 San Diego Comic Con exclusives
  
• Funko Pop! vinyl figure
  
• Hallmark plush dolls: itty bittys Astronaut Snoopy and Astronaut Snoopy
  
• FYE Snoopy Tritan Water Bottle and Snoopy In Space Tin Tote

posted 08-16-2019 06:12 PM               

The design was customized for the venue with the name of the museum or NASA center. Pictured are examples from Johnson Space Center, The Museum of Flight and the U.S. Space & Rocket Center.

Has anyone seen these offered elsewhere?

posted 10-10-2019 10:30 AM               

Peanuts and Space Foundation Offer Free STEM Lesson Plans

The Space Foundation of Colorado Springs has collaborated with Peanuts to provide free Snoopy-themed lesson plans to improve students' skills in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).

The new lesson plans coincide with the release of two Peanuts books from Simon & Schuster, "Shoot for the Moon, Snoopy!" and "Snoopy, First Beagle on the Moon!"

In announcing the newly formed relationship and the release of these materials, Space Foundation CEO Tom Zelibor offered, "This partnership allows the Space Foundation and Peanuts to provide formal and informal lesson plans and content to educators for hands-on and immersive activities, which are fun and exciting for all students."

The Space Foundation's accredited educators created the lesson plans using artwork created by cartoonist Charles M. Schulz which feature a beagle named Snoopy as an astronaut on the Moon. Snoopy's connection to NASA and the American space program started during the Apollo era, when NASA asked Schulz for permission to use America's favorite beagle as their mascot for mission safety, a tradition and commitment that continues today.

With the recent 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission to the Moon, Snoopy the Astronaut is back, helping today's students become the space leaders of the future.

posted 11-02-2019 09:55 AM               

3...2...1... Blast off! Astronaut Snoopy is headed to the space station for some quality some with Jessica Meir and Christina Koch. More to come so stayed tuned!

posted 11-11-2019 12:00 AM               

'Snoopy in Space' launches Peanuts gang on NASA adventures

Snoopy's ongoing space adventures with NASA have launched the comic strip beagle into a new frontier — streaming video.

"Snoopy in Space," now available on the Apple TV+ service, follows Snoopy, Woodstock and the whole Peanuts gang as the titular dog pursues his dream of becoming a world famous astronaut.

posted 11-12-2019 10:26 PM               

Lift Off with 'Snoopy: A Beagle Of Mars'

Explore the Solar System with NASA and Peanuts Worldwide in December 2019

BOOM! Studios announced "Snoopy: A Beagle Of Mars," an all-new original graphic novel in partnership with Peanuts Worldwide, that launches the world's most beloved beagle on his grandest adventure yet! From Flying Ace to Astronaut in Space, Snoopy embarks on an exploratory mission to Mars in this original graphic novel written by Jason Cooper, illustrated by Robert Pope and colored by Hannah White, and available in stores December 2019.

NASA has shared a proud association with Charles M. Schulz and his American icon Snoopy since Apollo missions began in the 1960s. In May 1969, Apollo 10 astronauts traveled to the Moon with the aid of a lunar module named Snoopy and a command module named Charlie Brown. That was also the year of the first Silver Snoopy Award — given by NASA astronauts to employees and contractors for outstanding achievements related to human flight safety or mission success. Fifty years after their first collaboration, Peanuts Worldwide and NASA entered into a multiyear Space Act Agreement in 2018, engineered to inspire a passion for space exploration and STEM education among students.

In "Snoopy: A Beagle Of Mars", Snoopy, the world-famous astronaut, heads to the stars in his most out-of-this-world adventure yet! What mysteries does the red planet hold? Will he find water? Will he find life? Will he find the time to get in a quick nine holes? Snoopy grabs his golf clubs and blasts off for Mars in this original graphic novel from the world of Charles M. Schulz and Peanuts!

"Sharing a love of STEM and space exploration through the beloved Astronaut Snoopy is a great honor for us." said Craig Herman, Senior Director, Category Management, Peanuts Worldwide. "Charles Schulz inspired generations through his comic strip and characters, and I hope this graphic novel will spark the imagination of many future scientists and space travelers."

Charles M. Schulz once described himself as "born to draw comic strips." Born in Minneapolis, at just two days old, an uncle nicknamed him "Sparky" after the horse Spark Plug from the Barney Google comic strip, and throughout his youth, he and his father shared a Sunday morning ritual reading the funnies. After serving in the Army during World War II, Schulz's first big break came in 1947 when he sold a cartoon feature called Li'l Folks to the St. Paul Pioneer Press. In 1950, Schulz met with United Feature Syndicate, and on October 2nd of that year, Peanuts, named by the syndicate, debuted in seven newspapers. Charles Schulz died in Santa Rosa, California, in Feburary 2000 — just hours before his last original strip was to appear in the Sunday papers.

Jason Cooper is head writer at Charles M. Schulz Creative Associates where he has written storybooks, comic books, and graphic novels for Peanuts. He relates to Charlie Brown much more than a person should.

Cartoonist and animator Robert W. Pope has the greatest of fun drawing the Peanuts gang for BOOM! Studios. Over the years he's also drawn the adventures of the Looney Tunes gang, Scooby-Doo, the Powerpuff Girls, Johnny Bravo, and many more for DC, IDW, Disney Publishing and more.

Hannah White is a colorist and artist for Charles M. Schulz Creative Associates; a 2016 graduate of SCAD Savannah, Hannah enjoys her two cats, making comics, and playing video games.

"All systems are go in a Snoopy adventure unlike anything you've ever read before, introducing everyone's favorite beagle to the wonders of outer space as he journeys to Mars." said Chris Rosa, Editor, BOOM! Studios. "The Schulz Studio team has crafted a wonderfully fun and humorous tale so whether you're a kid or just a kid at heart, this is the kind of story that reminds you why Peanuts has such an unparalleled place in pop culture."

"Snoopy: A Beagle Of Mars" is the latest release from BOOM! Studios' award-winning KaBOOM! imprint, home to comics for middle grade and younger readers including licensed series such as Adventure Time, Steven Universe, Regular Show, Ben 10, and Over The Garden Wall, along with original series like Just Beyond: The Scare School by R.L. Stine and Kelly & Nichole Matthews, Hex Vet by Sam Davies, RuinWorldby Derek Laufman, and Pandora's Legacy by Kara Leopard, Kelly & Nichole Matthews.

Print copies of "Snoopy: A Beagle Of Mars" will be available for sale on December 18, 2019 at local comic book shops, bookstores and the BOOM! Studios webstore. Digital copies can be purchased from content providers, including comiXology, iBooks, Google Play, and the BOOM! Studios app.

posted 11-27-2019 01:15 PM               

Astronaut Snoopy balloon to fly in Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade, pending winds

Astronaut Snoopy is ready to fly, but like past spacesuited explorers, the weather may scrub his launch.

Snoopy is set to return to Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on Thursday (Nov. 28) as a new, NASA-inspired balloon in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the first moon landing.

posted 11-28-2019 08:03 AM               

Hey Astronaut Snoopy, we are clear for take-off!

posted 11-28-2019 10:00 AM               

Astronaut Snoopy floats on space station, flies in Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade

Snoopy, "the world famous astronaut," has reached new heights — above the streets of New York City and aboard the International Space Station.

The Peanuts comic strip beagle took flight in real life on Thursday (Nov. 28), as a new, NASA-inspired giant balloon in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and as a plush doll floating aboard the orbiting laboratory. NASA crew members Jessica Meir and Christina Koch from on board the space station revealed the Astronaut Snoopy doll in a video shown as part of NBC's television coverage of the holiday celebration.

posted 11-28-2019 11:44 AM               

Astronaut Snoopy (blue suit) has landed at FYE! This is a must have for any Peanuts, Snoopy or Funko fan and is only available at FYE.

posted 10-30-2020 06:02 AM               

Snoopy celebrates 20 years of humans on space station on new NASA posters

Just a week before the first crew took up residency on the International Space Station 20 years ago, NASA's 100th space shuttle mission landed back on Earth. To celebrate that milestone, the space agency's employee morale organization distributed a special Snoopy doll, clad in a spacesuit, that recognized the "Peanuts pooch ... as a symbol of excellence for the human space flight program."

Two decades later, the comic strip beagle is back at work at NASA, promoting crew safety on a new series of posters that commemorate 20 years of humans on the space station.

posted 11-12-2021 05:00 AM               

'Snoopy in Space' season two blasts off on Apple TV+ with 'The Search for Life'

What does the world's first beagle to land on the moon do for an encore? Explore the rest of the universe, of course.

Snoopy, the Peanuts' comic strip character and long-standing NASA mascot, is back on Apple TV+ for a second season of "Snoopy in Space," the award-winning animated series developed in partnership with the space agency. The show aims to inspire students to take up a passion for space exploration and STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) fields.

posted 11-12-2021 02:45 PM               

Snoopy to fly on NASA's Artemis I mission in one-of-a-kind spacesuit

Snoopy is bound for the moon, again.

The intrepid space explorer, who in 1969 became the world's first beagle to land on the lunar surface — at least in the Peanuts comic strips drawn by the late Charles M. Schulz — is set to fly for real aboard NASA's first Artemis mission in 2022. Snoopy, in plush form, will serve as the "zero-g indicator" on the Artemis I Orion spacecraft as it loops around the moon.

posted 11-23-2021 09:15 AM               

Commemorate the U.S. Space Agency's return to the moon with these officially licensed Snoopy and Artemis Missions colorized silver rounds sold exclusively on eBay from APMEX!

Contains 1 oz of .999 fine Silver. Housed in TEP-RF-welded plastic polymer case (2 1/2 x 3 1/4), protecting the round's finish along with a Charlie Brown style card.

posted 08-17-2022 06:16 PM               

Snoopy is 'home again' on revived NASA poster promoting Artemis I mission success

The upcoming launch of a beagle to the moon has inspired the return of a decades-old poster at NASA.

As earlier announced, Snoopy, the pet dog from Charles Schulz' Peanuts comic strip, will fly in doll form aboard NASA's Artemis I mission around the moon and back. The toy, wearing a one-of-a-kind spacesuit, will serve as the flight's zero-g indicator, floating "weightless" once in orbit.

To celebrate Snoopy's latest spaceflight and continue the character's nearly 55-year-old role as a safety mascot and symbol for mission success, NASA's Space Flight Awareness (SFA) program has a created a new motivational poster based on a design that was first used almost 30 years ago.

posted 04-07-2023 04:15 PM               

Jean Schulz awarded NASA achievement medal for sending Snoopy to the moon

The widow of Peanuts' creator Charles M. Schulz has been recognized for being a "huge champion" of NASA and inspiring millions of people around the world by sending Snoopy to the moon.

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson presented Jean Schulz with the space agency's Exceptional Public Achievement Medal, one of its highest honors, on Wednesday (April 5). The award was in response to Schulz's role in extending the legacy and vision of her late husband by building upon the partnership between Peanuts Worldwide and NASA.