Copper Moon Coffee Launched the Artemis II Lunar Reserve
Kalin Ned — April 27, 2026 — Social Good
References: comunicaffe
Copper Moon Coffee has released the Artemis II Lunar Reserve — a limited-edition organic medium roast with tasting notes of chocolate, toasted nut, and raspberry. As the name might already suggest, the blend is intended to celebrate NASA's Artemis II mission which carried the first crewed lunar flight in over 50 years.
Copper Moon Coffee also announced that 20% of sales from its Artemis II Lunar Reserve will go toward supporting the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation — an organization that supports the next generation of engineers and researchers pursuing STEM careers.
Colleen Middlebrooks, President & CEO of the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation, shared: “We’re incredibly proud of the Astronaut Scholars who have played a role in the launch of Artemis II. Copper Moon Coffee’s ongoing support plays an important role in nurturing STEM passion and helping ensure the next generation of innovators has the opportunity to pursue bold careers in aerospace and beyond.”
Image Credit: Copper Moon Coffee
Copper Moon Coffee also announced that 20% of sales from its Artemis II Lunar Reserve will go toward supporting the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation — an organization that supports the next generation of engineers and researchers pursuing STEM careers.
Colleen Middlebrooks, President & CEO of the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation, shared: “We’re incredibly proud of the Astronaut Scholars who have played a role in the launch of Artemis II. Copper Moon Coffee’s ongoing support plays an important role in nurturing STEM passion and helping ensure the next generation of innovators has the opportunity to pursue bold careers in aerospace and beyond.”
Image Credit: Copper Moon Coffee
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