BARBIE WENT ON A SPACE FLIGHT TO GET MORE GIRLS INTERESTED IN SPACE
Barbie goes on a Zero-gravity flight in space to inspire girls in space technology and in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) field. “Maybe the fun images of my doll floating in weightlessness will spark children’s imagination and lead them to consider a career in STEM”, says Samantha Cristoforetti from Italy who is an aviator, engineer and is preparing for her next space mission to International Space Station in April 2022. The Barbie doll departed from the ESA base in Germany on a Zero-gravity flight in October to mark world space week. Women are underrepresented in STEM careers and young girls often express that they are less confident in math skills. Ms. Cristoforetti believes that “Sometimes little things can plant the seeds of great dreams.”
