A new Barbie's been designed to encourage more young girls to become astronauts or scientists.
The brand's teamed up with the European Space Agency to release the doll - which is based on Italian aviator Samantha Cristoforetti.
One of the toys will accompany her on her next mission to the International Space Station.
Buona #FestadellaLiberazione! pic.twitter.com/fk5kQop6Tt
— Samantha Cristoforetti (@AstroSamantha) April 25, 2021
Astro-Barbie Has Already Been In The Air
Samantha says it's an honour to be part of the collaboration:
"The mini Samantha doll has already been on a parabolic flight."
So Samantha adds, "she already has some experience with weightlessness!"
"You know I really hope that by showing this, we can create some excitement (for STEM)."
"Especially for young girls."
