Barbie Space Discovery Astronaut Doll, Blonde, in Spacesuit with Helmet, Gloves, Flag & 3 Mini Packs of Astronaut Food (Non-Edible) for 3 to 7 Year Olds

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She could only play out being a mom or caregiver, whereas her son had toys that allowed him to imagine himself as a firefighter, astronaut, doctor, and more. In 2016, Barbie released an all-female ticket with a president and vice president doll set to inspire girls to believe they can be anything—including leader of the free world.

Beyond damage to the suits, lunar dust can cause serious damage to the lungs if inhaled, with Wells comparing it to "breathing ground-up fibreglass". Kids, especially those fascinated with space and science, will love exploring the possibilities with Barbie. As featured in a newly-released special episode of the brand's "You Can Be Anything" web video series, the two diverse Barbie dolls have been filmed floating inside the space station's multi-windowed Cupola backdropped by Earth below. Based on popular Space Camp programs for children and teenagers, this doll was the first space-themed Barbie that wasn’t an astronaut.The doll, created to look like International Space Station (ISS) commander Samantha Cristoforetti, is currently with the astronaut on the ISS, as part of a joint effort with the European Space Agency (ESA) to inspire the next generation of space travellers. In the meantime, Mattel has sold over a billion Barbie dolls, making it the company’s largest and most profitable line. In 2022, these dolls were sent to the International Space Station as a part of Mission DreamStar, a collaboration between Mattel and NASA that aims to encourage young girls to pursue careers as astronauts and space scientists. Beginning with the Astronaut Barbie set in 1965, Barbie has continued to take on more and more careers in STEM, from microbiologist to surgeon to engineer. Barbie’s career as a Barbieland astronaut began in 1965 with the release of the Miss Astronaut outfit.

Bello far vedere alle nostre piccole che Barbie non è più sinonimo di stupida bambolina ma di donna in carriera. The ratings/reviews displayed here may not be representative of every listing on this page, or of every review for these listings. Her spacesuit features realistic details and patches representing the ESA emblem, EVA insignia and the Italian flag.

As such, she served the important purpose of showing young girls that they too could dream of spaceflight before there were women astronauts at NASA to be such role models. By the mid-1980s, the idea of a woman in space (plastic or human) was nothing new, but this was the first time that a Black Barbie doll became an astronaut. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice. Personally, I wanted to name her Barb, after Barbie, but also after one of my personal idols Barbara Morgan, who is an astronaut from my home State of Idaho," Wells told BBC Future. The first President Barbie came with an American-themed dress for an inaugural ball and a red suit for her duties in the Oval Office.