A US astronaut scheduled to travel to the International Space Station next week will take a small stuffed rabbit belonging to her three-year-old child. The toy will accompany her as a personal keepsake during the mission departing from Florida.
The astronaut plans to keep the rabbit close as a reminder of home while she conducts her work in space. This gesture highlights the human side of space exploration and the ways astronauts stay connected with their families.
**Why this matters**
Bringing personal items like a child’s toy into space illustrates the emotional challenges astronauts face during long missions. It also helps raise public interest and awareness about the personal experiences of those living and working aboard the International Space Station.
Source: NewsData