Astro Pops were first made in 1963 after two rocket scientists working on the space program in El Segundo, California decided to quit their jobs and create the Astro Pop, modeling the pop after a three-stage rocket. They hand-built equipment, including machines to speed up the production of the cone wrappers. Astro Pops are unusual because the cone wrapper becomes the mould for the candy. Some Facts: • Astro Pops® Created in 1963 by two Rocket Scientists working at Rocketdyne on the US Space program. • Acquired by Nellson Candy, then Spangler. Now owned by Leaf Brands • Leaf Brands re-invented the machinery required to make Astro Pops® • Astro Pops® reputed to be the “Longest Lasting Lollipop on Earth!” • Astro Pops® also available as Gia