# Astronaut-Inspired Cannabis Edibles Space Food Sticks are Now Offered with Five Milligrams of THC By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2019-07-18 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-food-sticks References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/beam-us-up-scotty-astronaut-food-now-available-as-cannabis-edible-300887379.html) & [spacefoodsticks](http://spacefoodsticks.com/) In the 70s, around the time of the moon landing and the dawn of the Space Age, the public was captivated by cylindrical protein snacks called Space Food Sticks. For the 50th anniversary of Neil A. Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin taking the first steps on the moon, consumers are being treated to a reinvented version of this imaginative treat with [five milligrams of THC](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cann-canns). The reengineered [cannabis-infused Space Food Sticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fiery-hot-crunch-bar) will initially only be available in licensed dispensaries in the state of California, although there are plans for expansion beyond this. Retrofuture Products owner Eric Lefcowitz, who founded the [Space Food Sticks Preservation Society](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-rock-cocktail) in 2001, says: "It's one small stick for a man and a tasty one at that." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Space Food Sticks:** The reinvented version of this imaginative treat with THC provides an opportunity for the cannabis edibles market. - **Cannabis-infused Products:** The introduction of cannabis-infused Space Food Sticks indicates the growing trend of cannabis edibles in the market. - **Retro-inspired Snacks:** The 70s-inspired Space Food Sticks with THC offer a disruptive innovation opportunity for the retro-themed snack industry. ### Where This Applies - **Cannabis Edibles:** The cannabis edibles industry can explore the potential of creating unique and novel products like the cannabis-infused Space Food Sticks. - **Dispensaries:** Licensed cannabis dispensaries can benefit from offering the exclusive cannabis-infused Space Food Sticks as a unique product for their customers. - **Retro-themed Snacks:** The retro-themed snack industry can tap into the nostalgia market by incorporating cannabis-infused variations of popular snacks like Space Food Sticks. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Candy Bar-Inspired Cannabis Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swifts-stellar-bites.md) - [Caffeine-Boosted Cannabis Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deep-space-propulsion.md) - [Freeze-Dried Ice Cream Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coco-fro.md) - [Freeze-Dried Fudge Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snoopys-moon-rocks.md) - [Baklava-Inspired Cannabinoid Edibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baklava-sticks.md) - [Magic Mushroom Gummies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/area-52s-magic-pluto-mushroom-gummies.md) - [Campfire Cannabis Confections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kanha-smores.md) - [Cannabis-Infused Beef Jerky](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-beef-jerky.md) - [Playful Space-Themed Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spacethemed-dessert.md)