Two moms walked into the Shark Tank wearing astronaut jumpsuits with zero sales, no finished product, and a history of having their ideas stolen by bigger companies. Barbara Corcoran bet on them anyway. But the Space Traveler never made it into orbit. Here is what happened to Space Traveler after Shark Tank.
What Is Space Traveler?
Space Traveler is a collapsible backseat divider designed to give children their own personal space during car journeys. The product works like a mini tent that fits over a car seat, separating kids physically while still allowing them to see each other through mesh windows. Each unit includes pockets for snacks and electronics, fits on standard car seats and most child car seats, and collapses into a tote bag for easy storage.
The product was created by Krissy Pruske and Rachel Lincoln, two mothers and lifelong friends from San Antonio, Texas. The idea came when Krissy was preparing for a cross-country road trip with her family in 2018 and dreaded the inevitable backseat fighting. She experimented with collapsible laundry hampers and dog kennels as makeshift dividers and found they actually worked. The peaceful drive from Texas to Montana convinced her there was a real product here.
Krissy and Rachel had previous entrepreneurial experience through their company Bright Idea Designs, where they launched a children’s nap mat product called Sleepyheadz in 2013. Unfortunately, larger companies copied their design and sold their own versions, destroying the business. This experience left them cautious but determined.
The Shark Tank Pitch
Krissy and Rachel appeared on Season 11 of Shark Tank in January 2020 seeking $100,000 for 33% equity. They arrived in full astronaut costumes and demonstrated the Space Traveler by setting it up between three squabbling children in the Tank.
The pitch was unusual because they had no sales at all. The Space Traveler existed only as a prototype. They were taking pre-orders on their website at $39.95 (with a Shark Tank special price of $29.95), but no units had been manufactured or shipped.
Most Sharks passed. Robert Herjavec liked the presentation but not the product. Lori Greiner had concerns about how early-stage the business was. Kevin O’Leary and Mark Cuban also dropped out.
Barbara Corcoran was the exception. She told Krissy and Rachel they reminded her of the brothers behind The Original Comfy, another pre-revenue company she had invested in that went on to generate $150 million in sales. She offered $100,000 for 33% equity plus a $2 royalty per unit sold until she recouped her investment. Mark Cuban urged them to accept immediately, and they did.
What Happened After Shark Tank?
The deal with Barbara Corcoran never closed. Despite the on-air agreement, the partnership did not proceed after due diligence.
The company did manage to get the Space Traveler into production. Pre-orders were fulfilled and the first units shipped in August 2020. Initial sales were encouraging and the product sold out by December 2020.
However, the company never restocked. As of 2026, the Space Traveler website is still online but all products have been listed as sold out for over five years. There have been no social media updates, no new products, and no communication from the founders since 2020.
It appears the combination of a failed deal, COVID-19 disruptions, and the challenges of manufacturing a physical product without significant capital proved too much to overcome.
Space Traveler Net Worth 2026
As of 2026, Space Traveler has an estimated net worth of $0. The company appears to be out of business despite the website remaining online.
The Space Traveler story is a sobering reminder that a Shark Tank deal on camera does not guarantee success. Two talented entrepreneurs with a genuinely useful product were let down twice, first by companies that stole their previous idea, and then by a deal that never closed. Sometimes the Tank gives you a life raft that turns out to have a hole in it.