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Topic: SpaceX Polaris Dawn zero-g indicator: Asteroid
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Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 53264
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 09-10-2024 05:00 AM
   
collectSPACE Elon Musk's pet dog inspires young girl's design for Polaris Dawn zero-g indicatorA privately-funded crew now on a mission to set several records in Earth orbit may not include the first child in space, but they have her hopes, wishes and, most tangibly, original furry spacesuit-clad creation on board. "Asteroid," a plush Shiba, is the "zero-g indicator" on the Polaris Dawn mission.  |
Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 53264
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 09-11-2024 10:07 PM
As of a check of the shop tonight, SpaceX lists Asteroid as being sold out. It is not stated if it will be restocked. Update: SpaceX has confirmed that more are coming soon. |
Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 53264
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 09-12-2024 07:37 AM
The Polaris Dawn crew is flying Liv Perroto's original drawing on which "Asteroid" was based and plans to return it to her after the mission. In addition to the plush doll, "Asteroid" appears on the front of a new SpaceX Polaris Dawn t-shirt.  |
davidcwagner
Member Posts: 1060
From: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Registered: Jan 2003
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posted 09-12-2024 05:31 PM
I would buy a shirt with the little girls drawing because it is better than the commercial version. |
Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 53264
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 09-13-2024 05:04 PM
The SpaceX doll has a custom hang tag with the Polaris Dawn logo on its front and credit to Liv as its designer inside. The tag identifies Asteroid's birthday as July 28, 2010. Asteroid the Shiba, with the fluffiest ears is ordinary pup, he's a space pioneer!He ventures the cosmos wagging his tail with delight then returns back to Earth for snuggles at night. |
skyguard23
Member Posts: 78
From: Central Switzerland
Registered: Dec 2016
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posted 10-01-2024 03:18 PM
Adorable Asteroid has been restocked at the SpaceX shop. |
Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 53264
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 10-05-2024 12:11 PM
And, as of today (Oct. 5), it is sold out again. Seems Asteroid is in demand... |
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