Associated Press (10-10-2005) Mattel and NASA announce the partnership to team up to bring you the Astronaut Barbie Playset. The joining will be an attempt to get more young females into the areas of science and technology. The idea was conceived by NASA Engineer Dave Lavery after playing with the Barbie dollhouse set at a picnic and trying to think of new ways to bring women into the fields of science and technology. Lavery had this to say "While playing with the Barbie dollhouse at the picnic, I was moved to finally bring the most recognized toy for girls for the last 50 years into a 21'st century market" Lavery continues saying that "Each Astronaut Barbie will come with a matching pink Mars Rover for hours of enjoyment".
Batteries are of course not included since the mini rovers run on the power of the sun.. *
*Sun sold separately
