The toy began to float once they reached orbit, providing a visual clue that they were weightless and safely in space. Traditionally, the Soyuz's Russian commander provides the doll, often chosen ...

A new collaboration between NASA and Mattel, the largest toy company in the world ... commercial described the doll in song. "You can be the first in outer space, fantastic fun in a far-out ...

Crew members took the 11.5-inch dolls out of the cargo ... soliciting ideas for space-themed digital programming for K-12 students. The toy company didn't request any grants for the opportunity.

under NASA's commercial crew program — revealed their choice for the traditional plush toy used to signal they entered the ...