The brand’s biotech-infused, dual-ended Beauty Batons were launched aboard Axiom Mission 4 to the International Space Station on June 25, following 14 months of aerospace testing.
To mark the milestone, the brand unveiled the Wingman to the Stars Kit, a limited-edition collection featuring the same certified-for-space products that have orbited the Earth. The collection includes a blockchain-authenticated certificate and the exact formulas cleared for use in zero gravity, high radiation, and extreme environmental conditions.
Orbital testing: Meeting aerospace standards for skin care
Space certification required more than concept validation. The products had to meet strict engineering and safety standards, typically applied to aerospace equipment.
Sergio Lucero, COO at Stellar Access and former NASA engineer, told CosmeticsDesign U.S. that the evaluation involved “material safety and spacecraft compatibility for handling of the products in space by the astronaut crew,” along with tests for “off-gassing and chemical stability,” and resistance to “pressure, vibration, radiation, and thermal stress.”
He emphasized the practical advantages of Ready Set Jet’s format. “The RSJ beauty products are formulated without water to ensure safety, shelf life, and efficacy in the extreme conditions of the microgravity environment,” he said. “No water means no risk of microbial growth or spoilage.”
He also noted that the products’ solid formats are “leakproof, compact, flight-ready,” and require no rinsing, which are benefits that translate well to both space and Earth-based settings, such as long-haul travel or dry, remote environments.
Formulas under pressure
For Shalini Vadhera, founder and CEO of Ready Set Jet, the space mission was about more than novelty. “Pursuing space was never just a branding exercise,” she told CDU. “It was about pushing formulation boundaries to understand how our products perform in conditions like radiation, inflammation, dehydration, and microgravity.”
Vadhera developed the Beauty Batons with global utility in mind, blending multifunctional performance with portability. Each dual-ended stick delivers two core functions, such as cleansing and priming or hydrating and exfoliating, in a compact, waterless format.
“I made sure they were climate-adaptive and multifunctional, knowing Ready Set Jet would be a global brand operating across diverse regions and extreme environments,” she said.
The space testing process, conducted with aerospace engineers and scientists, provided new insights into ingredient performance and environmental resilience. Vadhera said she was particularly drawn to the anti-inflammatory potential of marine-based actives, such as Laminaria Ochroleuca and Crithmum Maritimum, which are now part of the brand’s proprietary biotech blend.
“We had the opportunity to create something that could truly heal and protect,” she said, referencing past work with scientists who studied skin damage in extreme climates like Siberia and Antarctica. “Space really gave us the chance to test, validate, and evolve our formulas under a unique pressure.”
Beauty across the cosmos
The Axiom-4 mission also marked the start of what Vadhera characterized as a “next-generation beauty and wellness movement.” The Wingman to the Stars Kit was developed in collaboration with Blackstar Orbital, an aerospace and defense company that provided R&D support and industry access.
“This kit celebrates the spirit of breaking barriers,” Vadhera said. “We’re not just building skincare for space—we’re building a movement that proves the future of beauty is inclusive, empowered, and bold.”
At Axiom Space, the mission partner that approved and transported the products to the ISS, the collaboration is seen as a signal of broader changes in space commercialization. Alexis DeJarnette, public affairs officer at Axiom Space, told CDU that Ready Set Jet’s launch reflects “a shift from space being solely a domain of science and exploration to one that includes lifestyle, wellness, and brand storytelling.”
She explained that personal care products now play a growing role in astronaut health and comfort. “These products are not only functional but also symbolic of the human experience in space,” said DeJarnette. “They bring familiarity and self-care into an otherwise extreme environment, which is essential for long-term missions.”
What the Wingman to the Stars Kit means for Earth
The Wingman to the Stars Kit is now available to consumers globally, offering the same certified formulas developed for space but designed for everyday life on Earth. For Vadhera, the kit is both a commercial release and a cultural milestone.
“Every formula inside is inspired by centuries-old beauty secrets from India, Egypt, Mexico, France, and the healing power of oceanic biotech,” she said. “This is a journey from the sea to the stars—and it’s my love letter to the women around the world who have supported us, believed in us, and stood with us.”
Ready Set Jet is 90% female-funded, and through its Pass the Baton initiative, the brand supports a global community of women entrepreneurs. Vadhera sees the mission not only as a technical achievement, but as proof that science-backed, inclusive innovation has a place in the future of beauty.
“We’re proving what’s possible when industries unite for a shared mission,” she said. “This is more than a product drop—it’s a platform for change.”
