Our Story
Final Frontier jerky has been satisfying appetites on land — and in the stratosphere — since 1995. That’s right — Final Frontier jerky has been to been to space and back.
Astronauts love Final Frontier — and not only for its out-of-this-world taste (although that plays a big part). This jerky is also easy to eat with no mess and stays fresh and tasty on even the longest of trips (ahem, like navigating the infinite expanse of space).
In other words, it’s the perfect on-the-go snack — whether you’re going on a hike, taking a road trip or soaring to the International Space Station (ISS).
But you don’t have to take our word for it! Final Frontier’s multiple trips to space speak for themselves.
Earthling tested, astronaut-approved.
Our jerky makes its first voyage
On September 16, 1996, the STS-79 Atlantis launched from the Kennedy Space Center toward Russia’s Mir Space Station. The crew packed the shuttle with 50 one-ounce packages of Final Frontier jerky. The jerky survived the journey with panache, and the crew were delighted to have a little taste of home onboard.
Space isn't as impressive without the right jerky.
Life at the ISS just wasn’t the same without Final Frontier, so an astronaut put in a special request for it. Luckily, the Progress M1-255 freighter safely delivered the beloved jerky, marking Final Frontier’s second voyage into space.
It's jerky worth smuggling for.
After South African astronaut Mark Shuttleworth taste-tested Final Frontier jerky, he knew he had to bring it with him to the ISS. But he didn’t have time to officially register the jerky in the flight manifest. His solution? He simply hid it in the pocket of his spacesuit.
Thus, Final Frontier traveled to space a third time via the Soyuz spacecraft.
Final Frontier - don't leave Earth without it.
The Atlantis space shuttle crew didn’t think they could live off Earth without their favorite jerky. So, they requested Final Frontier ahead of time to ensure it was on deck for their return journey to the ISS.
The Jerky Universe Is Born
Since Final Frontier’s last trip to space, we’ve found that we have even more to offer.
That’s why we set off to build the Jerky Universe here on Earth, complete with a brand and marketplace expansion. Now, we partner with specialty jerky brands to bring you a wide range of stellar jerky types, products and flavors.
And because we’re passionate about all things jerky, we also share just about anything you might want to know about it on our blog. Be sure to check it out for all your jerky-related questions.
Are you ready for liftoff? Come explore the Jerky Universe with us!