# Astronomical Chicken Sandwiches The 'Zinger 1 Space Mission' Will Send the KFC Sandwich Into Space By Joey Haar | Published 2017-06-15 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zinger-1-space-mission References: [qsrmagazine](https://www.qsrmagazine.com/news/kfcs-zinger-sandwich-prepares-space-travel) & [yesweareactuallysendingachickensandwichto.space](https://yesweareactuallysendingachickensandwichto.space/) Chicken may not be able to fly, but that isn't stopping [KFC](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bacon-cheese-chicken-sandwich) from sending one of its most successful chicken sandwiches into the literal stratosphere as part of the 'Zinger 1 Space Mission.' Indeed, KFC has partnered with stratospheric exploration company [World View](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/running-on-fumes) to carry a [Zinger chicken sandwich](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zinger-drip) up into space as part of the development of the high-altitude Stratollite vessel. KFC's apposite website, yesweareactuallysendingachickensandwichto.space, describes the timeline over which Zinger 1 Space Mission has unfolded. It began a few months ago with the official pre-launch announcement in a TV ad featuring Rob Lowe as Colonel Sanders. Over the next few weeks, Zinger 1 Space Mission released peripherals for the mission, like a patch, an anti-gravity test, and a telescopic investigation. The official flight window is now set for July 21st. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) > [Publicity Stunts](https://www.trendhunter.com/publicitystunts) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Space Tourism:** The 'Zinger 1 Space Mission' highlights the growing trend of space tourism, creating opportunities for companies to offer unique experiences beyond Earth's atmosphere. - **Experiential Marketing:** KFC's use of the 'Zinger 1 Space Mission' to promote their chicken sandwich showcases the trend of experiential marketing, encouraging other businesses to think outside the box when it comes to advertising and engaging with consumers. - **Stratospheric Exploration:** KFC's partnership with World View in the 'Zinger 1 Space Mission' highlights the trend of stratospheric exploration, opening doors for industries involved in the development of high-altitude vessels and technologies. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fast Food:** The 'Zinger 1 Space Mission' presents an opportunity for fast food chains to explore innovative marketing campaigns and generate buzz around their products. - **Aerospace:** The partnership between KFC and World View in the 'Zinger 1 Space Mission' showcases opportunities for the aerospace industry to collaborate with other sectors for unique projects and technological advancements. - **Tourism and Hospitality:** The concept of space tourism highlighted by the 'Zinger 1 Space Mission' can inspire innovation in the tourism and hospitality industry, offering new and extraordinary experiences for adventurous travelers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Double-Breaded Chicken Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bacon-cheese-chicken-sandwich.md) - [Inventive Fast Food Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/double-char.md) - [Cheesy Chicken Bun Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheesy-mushroom-zinger-double-down.md) - [Intergalactic Chicken Nuggets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-nuggets.md) - [Extra-Spicy Southern Chicken Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kfc-kentucky-scorcher.md) - [Coleslaw-Topped Chicken Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-slaw-chicken-sandwich.md) - [Cranberry-Topped Chicken Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/festive-chicken-sandwich.md) - [Oversized Chicken Sandwich Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-sandwich-snuggler.md) - [Space-Bound Condiments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bring-taste-to-space.md)