The European Space Agency (ESA) is putting a creative spin on the Artemis I mission by launching Shaun the Sheep, a popular stop-motion favorite, on a journey around the Moon. As part of the uncrewed launch of the Orion spacecraft, Shaun symbolizes ESA’s pledge to make space exploration accessible to the public, particularly children, through their passion for storytelling. This lighthearted yet symbolic action not only signifies global cooperation but also advances science education through fiction. Shaun’s flight on Artemis I represents a joyful and fanciful milestone in the history of human spaceflight, generating enthusiasm for future manned flights.