Jessica Alba Responds to Astronaut’s Request for Honest Products on Artemis II
Jessica Alba recently shared her excitement over a special request made by astronaut Christina Koch during the Artemis II mission. Koch asked for The Honest Company’s hand lotion while aboard the spacecraft. This unique request highlights Alba’s journey from actress to entrepreneur.
Christina Koch’s Unique Request from Space
On April 1, 2026, Koch, along with three other astronauts, embarked on the Artemis II mission from the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida. During a video clip, Koch expressed her desire for “a specific community hygiene item,” namely Honest lotion.
Her request prompted a heartfelt reaction from Alba, who took to Instagram to express her astonishment. “What? That is wild,” Alba remarked, visibly moved by the situation. She detailed her motivation for launching The Honest Company in 2012, aiming to create safer products.
About The Honest Company
- Founded by Jessica Alba in 2012.
- Aims to provide safer household and personal care products.
- Named after her daughter, Honor.
Details of the Artemis II Mission
The Artemis II mission marks a significant achievement in space exploration, being the first crewed flight test of NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) and Orion spacecraft. The mission aims to travel around the far side of the moon and back in just ten days, a milestone not reached since the Apollo 17 mission in 1972.
Alba remarked on the surreal nature of The Honest Company’s products being used in space, inspiring those with dreams to pursue them. “You never know,” she stated, “your products can be in space.”
Astronaut Crew
- Christina Koch – Mission Specialist
- Jeremy Hansen – Mission Specialist (CSA)
- Victor Glover – Pilot
- Reid Wiseman – Commander
As the Artemis II mission continues, both the astronauts and Alba’s company are making history. This collaboration underscores the intersection of innovation and everyday products in extraordinary circumstances.
